Massachusetts Renters' Rights
The Massachusetts Sanitary Code outlines the minimum standards of habitability that landlords must meet.
New tenants often know their rent and due date, but few are aware of their entitlements in exchange for rent.
The 34-page code sets standards for:
- kitchen facilities
- bathroom facilities
- ceiling heights
- window size and location
- electrical outlets
- heating and hot water
- lead paint
- ventilation
- smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Tenants have the right to request remedies if their unit doesn't meet these standards.
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Author's summary: Massachusetts renters have rights under the Sanitary Code.
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