Massachusetts S984 regulates tenant fees in rental housing, limiting allowable fees and requiring transparency.

Massachusetts S984 amends the General Laws to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing. It prohibits owners, lessors, or agents from assessing attorney's fees unless allowed in a written agreement. Optional fees for amenities, internet, or insurance must be clearly described and agreed upon in writing. The bill limits allowable fees to the first and last month's rent, key and lock costs, and prohibits additional fees for lease renewals or substitutions. It also mandates the order for applying tenant payments and bans fees for holding over after a lease term.

Massachusetts S984 regulates tenant fees in rental housing, limiting allowable fees and requiring transparency.

Massachusetts S984 amends the General Laws to further regulate tenant fees in rental housing. It prohibits owners, lessors, or agents from assessing attorney's fees unless allowed in a written agreement. Optional fees for amenities, internet, or insurance must be clearly described and agreed upon in writing. The bill limits allowable fees to the first and last month's rent, key and lock costs, and prohibits additional fees for lease renewals or substitutions. It also mandates the order for applying tenant payments and bans fees for holding over after a lease term.