Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
Rent Increase laws
I liev in worcester ma,I have been leavin at my condo unit for 8 moths now, my landroed has inform that she will be rasing my rent for the amount of 200 dollars pryot to one year, I was told by a freind that ther is a new law that prevent a landlore form increasing the rent more that 50/mothly and less trhan 150 dollars total per year is correct in my area?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Rent Increase laws
There is no law limiting the amount a landlord can charge for rent. If you are a tenant at will, the landlord can seek a rent increase after serving a notice to quit terminating your old tenancy and offering a new one at the increased rate. If you fail to accept, the landlord can then file a Summary Process Action and seek to recover possession of the apartment. You are always free to negotiate with the landlord as to the amount of the increase. If you are a tenant under a lease, the landlord cannot seek to raise the rent until the lease expires.
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