Massachusetts 30-Day Notice to Quit
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Massachusetts Landlords should use this Notice to Quit when Tenants violate the Lease Agreement for reasons other than non-payment of rent. Wait a full rent period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
Document Last Modified: 10/23/2025
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Estates at will may be determined by either party by 3 months’ notice in writing for that purpose given to the other party; and if the rent reserved is payable at periods of less than 3 months, the time of such notice shall be sufficient if it is equal to the interval between the days of payment or 30 days, whichever is longer.
More information may be found at: Chapter 186-Section 12 Massachusett's General Law.
Massachusetts Eviction Requirements: 30-Day Notice to Quit
Massachusetts Landlords should use this document for any violation of the tenancy agreement other than late rent or nonpayment of rent.
Some common Lease violations that result in using this notice include:
- Violating pet policies
- Violating occupancy policies
- Creating dangerous conditions for other tenants
The Notice to Quit should include:
- The date by which the Tenant must vacate the Leased Property - this should be either a full rent period or 30 days, whichever is longer
- The reason for the Notice
- Consequences for failure to comply with the Notice
Landlord Tips:
- For non-payment of rent, Landlords should use the 14-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent.
- Landlords of public housing and rent-control Tenants must follow the instructions of the local housing authority or rent control board before initiating eviction proceedings.
Providing proper notice is a required first step in the eviction process. Customize the 30-Day Notice to Quit in minutes to ensure compliance with all Massachusetts Landlord laws.
Massachusetts Rental Forms and Templates
- Massachusetts 14-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent: This form should be used for Tenants that are late with rent payments. It’s a required step in the eviction process.
- Massachusetts 30-Day Notice to Quit: This Notice should be used for a Lease violation other than non-payment of rent. This is a required step in the eviction process.