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Moving Out in Massachusetts: Notice, Move-Out Inspections, and Getting Your Deposit Back
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•August 21, 2026THE BOTTOM LINE
Notice depends on tenancy type (none for a lease ending on schedule, 30 days/one rental period for tenancy at will), and landlords have a hard 30-day deadline to return your deposit.
WHO NEEDS THIS
Any MA tenant preparing to move out.
KEY INSIGHTS
- •Tenancy-at-will notice must be 30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer
- •Document move-out condition the same way move-in should have been documented
- •Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from your deposit
- •30-day deposit return deadline, with treble damages for violations
DO THIS NEXT
Send written notice now if you're on a tenancy at will, and start move-out photos before you clean.
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