Massachusetts Death of a tenant

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Massachusetts?

A search of the full text of M.G.L. chs. 186 and 239 found no provision ending a lease when a tenant dies. The only related rule lets estates sue or be sued for rent arrears (c. 186, § 6).

Verified Source: M.G.L. c. 186, § 6; chs. 186, 239 (searched in full) · last checked 2026-10-15