Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, can a landlord keep a tenant's security deposit if they lied about pets on their rental application?


Asked on 10/31/09, 11:45 pm

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Retention of a security deposit must be related to costs for damage to the premises as a result of the tenant's actions. A Landlord cannot retain a security deposit simply for a violation of a lease provision. However, if the premises needs to cleaned to remove pet dander or hair as a result of the landlord's desire to keep the premises clean, you can be charged for such a cleaning.

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Answered on 11/06/09, 12:26 am


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