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Massachusetts Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Massachusetts?

No lease may impose interest or a penalty for late rent until 30 days after the rent was due.

Verified Source: M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(c) · last checked 2026-10-15

Related Massachusetts rules

Late fees

No interest or penalty for late rent until 30 days after the rent was due.

Verified Source: M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B(1)(c) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Massachusetts late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

14 days' written notice to quit for nonpayment.

Verified Source: M.G.L. c. 186 § 11 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Massachusetts eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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