Late fee rules in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, no late fee or interest until rent is 30 days late.
Checked against Massachusetts law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Massachusetts law says
When can a landlord charge a late fee in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, no late fee or interest until rent is 30 days late.
Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 15B(1)(c), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.