MA Gov: Know Your Rights as a Tenant

The MA Gov blog ran a two part series for renters recently. Citing a stat from the Census, 37% of MA live in rental units. Excerpts from each of the two parts are shared here. 

Follow the links for additional details on "Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant"

Part 1 - before you move in:

According to the United States Census Bureau (USCB), as of 2013, more than 37 percent of Massachusetts homes were occupied by renters. 

Searching for a rental home, signing a lease, and meeting new neighbors can be exciting, but it’s also important that you keep your rights as a tenant in mind. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provide information on what you should expect from your landlord before renting a home in Massachusetts.

Continue with Part 1 here

http://blog.mass.gov/blog/living-in-massachusetts/know-your-rights-as-a-tenant-part-1-before-you-move-in/

image from Part 1 of  Know Your Rights as a Tenant

Part 2 - after you move in

Once you’ve learned your rights as a tenant prior to signing your lease, it’s time to figure out what happens after you move in. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) share information about your rights once you have signed the lease and begun your tenancy.

Continue with Part 2 here

http://blog.mass.gov/blog/living-in-massachusetts/know-your-rights-as-a-tenant-part-2-after-you-move-in/