Property

Massachusetts landlords, assign your tenant's lease to a new owner of the property with this easy-to-use Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant.
• The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this comprehensive Massachusetts Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sublet all or part of your leased business space to a subtenant with this Massachusetts Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease can be used for office, retail shopping or other business premises.
• The subtenant pays the security deposit and the rent to the original tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease for the duration of the lease term.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts landlords, extend the term of a lease on a residential rental property with this Extension of Lease Agreement.

This Extension of Lease Agreement provides landlords with an affordable and straightforward solution to extend the term of a residential rental property lease.

The agreement is specifically designed to meet the legal requirements within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is intended for use only within this jurisdiction.

Agreement to Extend Lease Term

Both the landlord and tenant must mutually agree to extend the lease term for an additional specified period. The monthly rental rate applicable during the extension will be clearly set forth in the Extension Agreement, ensuring transparency for both parties.

Preservation of Original Lease Provisions

All provisions contained in the original lease remain in effect unless they are expressly amended in the Extension Agreement. This ensures continuity and stability in the rental arrangement, while allowing for any necessary updates through mutual consent.

Template Format and Usability

The legal contract template is provided in Word format, making it fully editable and user-friendly. Landlords and tenants can easily customize the document to suit their specific needs while maintaining compliance with Massachusetts laws.

MA landowners, charge fishermen a fee to fish in the waterways on your property with this Massachusetts Fishing Lease Agreement.

• This Agreement can be used for individual fishermen or for groups and organizations.
• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the landowner's rights and subject to any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• Commercial fishing and other recreational activities are prohibited, unless consented to in writing by the landowner.
• The user must take proper care of the property and comply with all rules and regulations. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or that of any guests or invitees, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This Massachusetts Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

• The guaranty is given by a principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.

Designate your primary residence as a homestead by filing this Massachusetts Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Natural Persons.

• Filing this form may entitle you to homestead exemptions in addition to the $125,000 exemption which you are automatically granted by State law.
• If the home is owned by more than one person, each owner should complete a separate declaration.
• The declaration form should be completed and filed with the County Recorder's office in the county in which the property is situated.

Homestead a home that has been placed in a trust by filing this Massachusetts Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Trustee(s).

• The purpose of filing the Declaration is to seek an additional exemption over and above the one granted to each homeowner under Massachusetts law.
• All of the trustees of the trust must sign the form.
• The declaration form should be completed and filed with the County Recorder's office in the county in which the property is situated.

MA landlords, if you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Massachusetts Lease Co-signer Agreement.

• The cosigner agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to run a credit check on the co-signer,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended for use only in the State of Massachusetts.

Cancel a business lease for office or retail space with this Massachusetts Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease template.

• This agreement is for commercial tenants only. You need a different form for residential rental properties.
• The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
• The cancellation of the lease extinguishes all the rights and obligations of the parties under the lease, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.