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It's important to note that, technically, tenants can break a lease for any reason. However, if they try to do it without a valid one, they may have to pay penalties to mitigate the damages the landlord may get.

If the lease expires without action or renewal, the tenant does not become a squatter. Under Massachusetts law, they become either a "tenant at will" or a "tenant at sufferance" . The difference is whether they have the landlord's permission to remain.

How to write a lease termination letter. Your name and contact information, including phone number. Name of tenants and their contact information. Today's date. Reason for lease termination. Lease start date and end date. Move-out process instructions. Copy of the move-out checklist.

The Massachusetts 30-day notice to quit is a document that both landlords and tenants may use to state their intention of terminating a month-to-month tenancy. Neither party is required to justify their reason for termination as month-to-month tenancies may be terminated without cause.

If you break MA lease laws like not paying rent, your landlord must give you 14 days' notice to pay rent or vacate the property. After this time period passes, your landlord can turn in the eviction term. In general, you are expected to pay rent for the entire term, even if you don't live in the unit.

You may be able to legally move out before the lease term ends in the following situations. You Are Starting Active Military Duty. ... The Rental Unit Is Unsafe or Violates Massachusetts Health or Safety Codes. ... You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence. ... Your Landlord Harasses You or Violates Your Privacy Rights.