Massachusetts Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in Massachusetts

A tenant may end a tenancy with written notice if a household member is a victim of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking within the past 3 months, or reasonably fears imminent serious harm from it. Code text: "A tenant or co-tenant may terminate a rental agreement or tenancy and quit the premises upon written notification to the owner that a member of the household is a victim of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking."

Verified Source: M.G.L. c. 186, Section 24(a) · last checked 2026-10-16