Property Management
A Massachusetts residential lease must comply with the Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 93A), which means a landlord may NOT include lease clauses that:
ASpecify the tenant's responsibilities for yard maintenance
BWaive the tenant's right to receive return of security deposits or require excessive fees not permitted by law✓ Correct
CSet the rent amount
DRequire the tenant to obtain renter's insurance
Explanation
Chapter 93A prohibits unfair or deceptive practices. Lease clauses that waive statutory tenant rights (like security deposit return rights) or impose charges that violate the law are unenforceable and may constitute Chapter 93A violations.
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