Massachusetts Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Massachusetts Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Parties and Premises
- Occupant(s): [________________________________]
- Owner/property manager: [________________________________]
- Residence, including unit: [________________________________]
- Notice date: [__/__/____]
Conditions and Code Categories
| Date observed/reported | Condition and location | 105 CMR 410 category or health/safety impact | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
☐ Plumbing/hot water/heat ☐ Electrical/fire safety ☐ Egress/locks ☐ Structure/weatherproofing ☐ Pests/refuse/sanitation ☐ Other [________________________________]
Formal Demand
Under 105 CMR 410.003, an owner may not allow occupancy of a noncompliant residence and, unless otherwise specified, is responsible for maintenance, repairs, and equipment necessary for compliance. Tenant demands prompt restoration and repair.
Please provide a written plan by [__/__/____] and complete work as promptly as the condition requires. Occupant offers access by appointment at [________________________________]. Except for emergency repairs, 105 CMR 410.003(E) requires at least 48 hours' notice for owner access.
Inspection and Reservation
Local board of health inspection requested: ☐ No ☐ Yes on [__/__/____], request/reference [________________________________].
Attached: ☐ Photographs ☐ Prior notices ☐ Board/inspection record ☐ Other [________________________________]
Occupant reserves all administrative and judicial remedies but makes no rent-payment or self-help election in this notice.
Delivery Record
☐ Personal delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Certified/registered mail on [__/__/____], tracking [________________________________]
☐ Lease-approved electronic delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Other documented method: [________________________________]
Occupant signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
Sources and References
- 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation — Massachusetts Department of Public Health — https://www.mass.gov/doc/105-cmr-410-minimum-standards-of-fitness-for-human-habitation-state-sanitary-code-chapter-ii/download
About This Template
Landlord-tenant paperwork governs who can stay in a property, on what terms, and what happens when something goes wrong. Leases, notices to quit, security deposit demands, and habitability complaints all have state and often city-specific requirements for timing, content, and service. Getting the paperwork right is what makes an eviction actually succeed or a security deposit actually come back, because judges regularly dismiss cases over small procedural mistakes.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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