{"id":66687,"date":"2026-05-20T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/?post_type=state&#038;p=66687"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:21:07","slug":"massachusetts-rental-application","status":"publish","type":"state","link":"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-application\/massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts Rental Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"flex-content-main\">\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text default\">\n<p>A <strong>Massachusetts rental application<\/strong> is a non-negotiable part of the rental process and one of the first steps to filling a vacancy in the Bay State. Thorough applications help landlords evaluate potential tenants, but strict rules govern what information you can collect and how you can use it.<\/p>\n<p>Along with this guide, TurboTenant helps streamline the process with a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-application\/\">rental application<\/a>, up-to-date guidance on Massachusetts law, and property management software designed to simplify your workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-boxes\">\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Massachusetts Residential Lease Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/massachusetts\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Create a compliant Massachusetts lease agreement in 15 minutes with TurboTenant&#8217;s rental contract builder.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Massachusetts Month-to-Month Lease Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/massachusetts\/month-to-month\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Build your Massachusetts month-to-month lease agreement in 15 minutes. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-box \">\n<div class=\"custom-law-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/turbotenant-flexible-content\/icons\/lease-icon.svg\" alt=\"Lease Icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-content\">\n<h3>Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Law: Overview of Rights<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/massachusetts\/laws\/\" class=\"custom-law-button\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-law-text\">\n<p>Grasp Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws, including security deposits, rent increase limits, and landlord\/tenant rights and responsibilities. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>What information should landlords collect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A Massachusetts rental application form is one of the most effective ways to evaluate whether a renter is a good fit for your house, apartment, condo, or duplex. These screening documents should collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal information: <\/strong>Names, contact info, smoking status, and identifying details such as dates of birth, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security Numbers, and emergency contacts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial information<\/strong>: Employment status and income verification<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal and professional references<\/strong>: Previous landlords to verify rental history and current employers to confirm employment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet details<\/strong>: Number, type, size, breed, and weight<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle information<\/strong>: Number, make, model, and year of each vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Massachusetts rental applications collect highly sensitive personal information, so landlords should handle it carefully. State and federal laws also dictate which questions landlords may ask and how they can use that information to evaluate applicants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: To stay compliant and avoid missing key details, use a free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-application\/\">fillable template<\/a> from TurboTenant to streamline the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Pre-Screener<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts application forms can be time-consuming, so many landlords choose to run a quick pre-screener before sending a full application to an interested party.<\/p>\n<p>Residential pre-screeners often ask for the tenant\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact information,<\/li>\n<li>Employment status,<\/li>\n<li>Income details,<\/li>\n<li>Requested move-in date,<\/li>\n<li>Self-reported credit score,<\/li>\n<li>Number of occupants,<\/li>\n<li>Pets, and<\/li>\n<li>Smoking status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While it doesn\u2019t replace the complete application, a pre-screener can quickly determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for your unit without going through the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/tenant-screening\/\">tenant screening<\/a> process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Federal Application Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, the federal government has passed laws to protect tenants and keep the housing process free from discrimination. These guidelines regulate which questions landlords <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u2019t<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ask, the accommodations they must provide to people with disabilities, how to deny applicants, and a few other topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Housing Act (FHA)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords must treat all applicants equally under the FHA, which prohibits discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status. Landlords cannot ask questions about these traits verbally or in the written application. These regulations apply to landlords, property managers, and their employees (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/crt\/fair-housing-act-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 3601\u20133619<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the ECOA, applicants are protected from discrimination based on the same characteristics as in the FHA. This federal law also prohibits landlords from discriminating against applicants because they receive public housing assistance. Additionally, the ECOA provides guidelines for assessing a rental or credit application (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/crt\/equal-credit-opportunity-act-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 1691\u20131691f<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the ADA, landlords must allow reasonable modifications to their rental units for renters with disabilities, such as permitting a service animal in a pet-free unit. The ADA also forbids landlords from denying an application based on an applicant\u2019s disability status (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/law-and-regs\/ada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 12101\u201312213<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When landlords use credit reports to screen applicants, the FCRA governs how they may evaluate applications and requires landlords to obtain the applicant&#8217;s written consent before<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/tenant-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenant screening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or credit check. Landlords must also notify applicants of any adverse actions based on their credit history <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/statutes\/fair-credit-reporting-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 1681 et seq.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Civil Rights Act of 1866<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords cannot consider race or color in rental decisions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/constitutioncenter.org\/the-constitution\/historic-document-library\/detail\/civil-rights-act-of-1866-april-9-1866-an-act-to-protect-all-persons-in-the-united-states-in-their-civil-rights-and-furnish-the-means-of-their-vindication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 U.S.C. \u00a7 1981<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Massachusetts Application Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to federal laws, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/rental-lease-agreement\/massachusetts\/laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts-specific landlord-tenant laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulate the application process. The state\u2019s Fair Housing Law includes additional protected characteristics that landlords cannot factor into housing decisions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartI\/TitleXXI\/Chapter151B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts landlords cannot consider an applicant\u2019s:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marital status,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military or veteran status,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancestry, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipt of Section 8 housing vouchers or public assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Source of income<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords in Massachusetts cannot discriminate against an applicant based on their lawful source of income (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/mass-general-laws-c151b-ss-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass. General Laws ch. 151B \u00a7 4(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal history<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords may consider an applicant\u2019s criminal history, but should not apply blanket bans. Instead, they should evaluate each applicant on a case-by-case basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eviction history<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts landlords should ensure that all information related to an applicant\u2019s eviction history is accurate, as they can use it when making housing decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sexual orientation &amp; gender identity<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords cannot discriminate against an applicant based on sexual orientation or gender identity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartI\/TitleXXI\/Chapter151B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reusable screening report<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords can accept portable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbotenant.com\/tenant-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenant screening reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from applicants, but they are not required to do so. Check local laws for any additional requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Pets, ESAs, and Service Animals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you allow pets, include a section in the Massachusetts application to gather information about the tenant\u2019s animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t allow pets, you cannot deny an application based on a tenant having an emotional support animal (ESA) or service animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pet information<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Collect details about the animal\u2019s type, breed, and size, as well as whether it is an ESA or service animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Housing Act<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The FHA prohibits landlords from discriminating against an applicant for having an ESA or service animal. Landlords cannot charge pet rent, deposits, or fees for these animals, and they cannot deny an application based on the animal\u2019s breed, size, or type.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text legal\">\n<h2><strong>Denial Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When denying a Massachusetts rental application, landlords must comply with all applicable laws and apply a consistent evaluation standard to every application. Landlords can legally deny an application based on insufficient income, poor credit history, adverse rental history, criminal background, or incomplete or false information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Denial notice<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Massachusetts law does not require landlords to issue a denial notice unless they base the decision on a consumer report, which triggers FCRA requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit\/Background denials<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Under the FCRA, when a landlord denies an application based on information from a credit or background check, they must provide an adverse action notice that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The name of the firm <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducting the credit or background check,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>An explanation of the tenant\u2019s right<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to dispute inaccuracies, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contact details<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the reporting agency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-1999-title15-section1681m&amp;num=0&amp;edition=1999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 1681m<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Document storage<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Massachusetts law does not specify how long landlords must keep screening reports or denied applications. With that in mind, many landlords retain these records for 1 to 2 years as a best practice to help defend against potential legal disputes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-rich-text default\">\n<h2><strong>Massachusetts Rental Applications<\/strong> FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsf-faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-1\">Can landlords charge application fees in Massachusetts?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-1\">\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, most landlords cannot charge application fees. In Massachusetts, only licensed real estate brokers or salespersons can charge them. Standard landlords may collect only the first month\u2019s rent, the last month\u2019s rent, a security deposit, and a lock change fee (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartII\/TitleI\/Chapter186\/Section15b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, \u00a7 15B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-2\">Can a landlord deny a rental application in Massachusetts?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-2\">\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, landlords can deny an application, but they must use consistent, non-discriminatory criteria like income, credit, and rental history. If they base a denial on information in a consumer report, the landlord must provide an adverse action notice that includes details about the reporting agency <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-1999-title15-section1681m&amp;num=0&amp;edition=1999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 1681m<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\" data-target=\"answer-3\">How long does it take to process a rental application in Massachusetts?<span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" id=\"answer-3\">\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Massachusetts law doesn\u2019t impose a deadline for processing applications. In practice, most landlords complete them within 24 to 72 hours, depending on screening results and how long it takes for references to respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can landlords charge application fees in Massachusetts?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, most landlords cannot charge application fees. In Massachusetts, only licensed real estate brokers or salespersons can charge them. Standard landlords may collect only the first monthu2019s rent, the last monthu2019s rent, a security deposit, and a lock change fee (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Laws\/GeneralLaws\/PartII\/TitleI\/Chapter186\/Section15b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass. Gen. 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