Massachusetts law requires landlords to return your security deposit within 30 days — but only if you leave the apartment in good condition.
Room-by-Room Checklist
- Kitchen: oven, fridge interior, counters, cabinets, floor
- Bathroom: toilet, tub, sink, mirror, floor
- All rooms: walls (patch nail holes), baseboards, windows, closets
- General: vacuum/mop all floors, clean light fixtures
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