Boston, Massachusetts · Updated April 2026
Rent increase rules in Boston
Massachusetts banned rent control statewide in 1994. Boston has no local cap, but the city's Office of Housing Stability provides mediation. 30 days notice required for month-to-month rent changes.
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State rules that apply in Boston
Statewide rent control banned by 1994 ballot measure. 30-day (or one rental period) notice required to terminate or raise rent on month-to-month. Required notice: 30 days.
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Boston Office of Housing Stability
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Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.