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Massachusetts Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with Massachusetts law. Maximum: 1x rent. 30-day return deadline.
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Your Deposit
$1,800.00
Compliant1.0x monthly rent
Massachusetts Maximum
$1,800.00 (1x rent)
Return Deadline
30 calendar days after move-out
Massachusetts Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 1x rent
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $1,800.00
- Pet deposit
- Not allowed separately
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 30 calendar days
- Escrow required
- Yes
- Interest required
- Yes
- Itemized statement
- Required
Interest requirement: Must pay 5% annual interest or actual bank rate
Statute: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 15B
Max 1x rent. No last month's rent and deposit together (only one). Must pay 5% interest annually. No pet deposit.
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