Worcester, Massachusetts

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Renting in Worcester

Home to 10+ colleges including WPI, Clark, and Holy Cross, it has strong demand from students, healthcare workers, and young professionals.

Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Canal District, College Hill, Shrewsbury Street, Main South, Burncoat, Tatnuck Square.

Massachusetts rules that apply in Worcester

Security deposit limit
1 month's rent
Deposit return / claim rule
30 days
Deposit interest
5%/yr or actual bank rate, paid yearly if held 1+ year
Notice before entry
No set notice period; entry limited to listed purposes
Ending a month-to-month
30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer
Notice before a rent increase
Same notice as ending the tenancy (30 days minimum)
Late fees
No late fee until rent is 30 days overdue
Rent control
Banned statewide by M.G.L. ch. 40P (1994)

General information from M.G.L. ch. 186 (esp. 15B) and ch. 239, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Massachusetts guide.

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