What is Lease?
Leases are agreements between landlords and tenants outlining rental terms. They are used to establish the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Browse our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Massachusetts Leases
Leases in Massachusetts are essential for rental agreements. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Massachusetts Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a home or apartment.
- Commercial Lease — specifies conditions for renting business space.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — allows flexible leasing without a long-term commitment.
- Fixed-Term Lease — defines rental terms for a set period.
- Sublease Agreement — permits a tenant to rent out the property to another party.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
Massachusetts Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access multiple essential forms for easily managing lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Massachusetts Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
Massachusetts Assignment of Lease Package
Assign a leasehold interest smoothly with all essential legal forms in one convenient package.
Massachusetts Storage Business Package
Get all essential forms for storage services in one convenient package, ensuring you’re prepared for customer agreements and potential disputes.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
Massachusetts Amendment of Lease Package
Access everything needed to modify lease terms in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Massachusetts Amendment of Residential Lease
- Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
- Modification of Lease Agreement
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
Massachusetts Commercial Lease Package
Access essential forms for managing commercial leases in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Massachusetts Commercial Building or Space Lease
- Massachusetts Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- Massachusetts Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- Massachusetts Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- Massachusetts Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package
This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe
Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Sublease of Office Space
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Popular forms
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Massachusetts Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageEverything needed for a landlord-tenant relationship in one convenient package.
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Residential Rental Lease AgreementEstablish a clear agreement between landlords and tenants regarding rental terms, including duration, payment, and responsibilities.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify your tenant of lease expiration and non-renewal with this essential notice, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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Massachusetts Lease Purchase Agreements PackageAccess multiple essential forms for easily managing lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseEstablish clear terms for renting commercial space, outlining responsibilities and rights for both landlord and tenant.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend a rental agreement to continue the lease term between landlord and tenant, ensuring both parties understand their ongoing rights and obligations.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantTerminate a lease agreement by mutual consent between landlord and tenant, ensuring clear terms for vacating the property.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerEnsure your lease is secure by designating a guarantor or co-signer, providing added financial assurance to landlords.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your residential lease with a formal agreement, ensuring clarity and protection for both landlords and tenants.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthSecure your rental agreement for a flexible month-to-month arrangement, ideal for short-term leases.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease vs. Rental Agreement — a lease typically covers a longer term, while a rental agreement is often month-to-month.
- Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — residential leases pertain to living spaces, while commercial leases cover business properties.
- Sublease vs. Assignment — a sublease allows a tenant to rent out their space, while an assignment transfers the lease to another person.
- Tenancy Agreement vs. Lease Agreement — both terms are often interchangeable, but tenancy agreements may refer to shorter arrangements.
Key legal points
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Leases outline the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.
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Most leases specify the rental amount and payment due dates.
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Terms can include duration, maintenance responsibilities, and security deposits.
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Leases often require signatures from both parties to be valid.
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Notarization or witnesses may be needed for certain leases.
How to get started
Begin your leasing process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
A lease establishes the terms of renting property, protecting both parties.
Changes typically require mutual agreement and may need to be documented.
Breaking a lease can result in penalties, including loss of security deposit.
Leases can vary in duration, often from one month to several years.
While verbal agreements can be valid, written leases are recommended for clarity.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract outlining rental terms between landlord and tenant.
- Tenant - The individual renting the property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The property owner who rents out space to tenants.
- Sublease - An arrangement where the tenant rents the property to another person.
- Security Deposit - A sum paid to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a set duration, often one year.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement - An agreement allowing tenancy to continue monthly without a long-term commitment.
- Rental Agreement - A document outlining the terms of renting property.
- Eviction - The legal process to remove a tenant from a property.
- Maintenance Responsibilities - Duties regarding property upkeep defined in the lease.