Property

MA lenders, release a real estate property that was being held under a deed of trust back to the property owner with this Massachusetts Release Deed.

• The Release Deed must be filed with the County Records office after the promissory note for the mortgage loan has been fully repaid.
• The form is fully editable and easy to download, fill in and print.

Renew and extend a Massachusetts business tenant's lease with this affordable Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
• All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use a different form for residential tenancies.
• This is a downloadable and customizable legal form template.
• Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts landlords, rent out a house, apartment, or duplex to a tenant by the month or by the week with this Rental Agreement for Residential Premises.

• The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
• The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
• The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
• Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Have prospective tenants applying for a rental vacancy fill out this Rental Application Form for residential premises in Massachusetts.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

MA property managers, prepare a contract for a client with this downloadable Massachusetts Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The property manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• The property manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• The owner authorizes the manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• The owner indemnifies the property manager against claims arising from managing the property, including claims arising from the owner not making full disclosure about the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying public liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

Massachusetts landlords, hire one of your tenants to act as resident manager of your rental building with this Agreement to Act as Resident Manager.

• The tenant will act as resident manager of the rental building in exchange for free or reduced rent, plus a monthly management fee.
• The resident manager's duties and responsibilities include:
  • collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
  • issuing eviction and default notices;
  • inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
  • showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
  • groundskeeping and building maintenance.
• This template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts tenants, sublease the property you are renting with this Sublease Agreement for residential rental units.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

Transfer title to a Massachusetts real estate property with this easy-to-use MA Special Warranty Deed form.

• Under a Special Warranty Deed, the seller (grantor) warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during their ownership of the property but not against title defects existing before that time.
• This is a downloadable legal form in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.