August 21, 2026
Your weekly roundup of Greater Boston real estate analysis.
Unlike some states, Massachusetts has no statute giving tenants a right to sublet. Whether your landlord can refuse depends entirely on your lease's language — and the difference between a sublease and an assignment matters more than most tenants realize.
Wellesley's 86.2% BA+ rate towers over the metro average. We ranked Greater Boston's most college-educated municipalities on hard Census data, and the picture is clear: education and affluence cluster together.
Massachusetts small claims court handles disputes up to $7,000 — perfect for a withheld security deposit or landlord debt — without needing a lawyer. Here's the filing process, fees, what to bring, and what happens if you win.
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