Property Management
A Massachusetts landlord wishing to increase rent for a tenant at will must provide:
ANo notice — rent can be increased at any time
BAt least 30 days written notice or one full rental period (whichever is longer) before the increase takes effect✓ Correct
C90 days written notice only
DNotice only if the increase exceeds 5%
Explanation
To change terms of a tenancy at will (including rent increases), a Massachusetts landlord must give proper written notice — at least 30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer — before the new terms take effect.
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