Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Massachusetts Tenant's Rights Handbook

The Legal Tactics: Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts handbook from the Mass Legal Help website provides practical information about tenants' housing rights. You can download the handbook and search through specific topics to learn more about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. 

State Renting Guide for Students

Take a look at the State of Massachusetts' Student Rental Guide to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a renter. 

Need Legal Help?

If you think you’ve been overcharged, complete an intake form with the Student Legal Services Office to discuss your options and receive FREE, confidential advice and/or referrals. You will be sent an email confirming that your intake has been received and is being reviewed. Review of intake forms is typically completed within 3 business days.

Student Legal Services Office
922 Campus Center 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Summer Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(413) 545-1995
slso@umass.edu