Under M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B, landlords in Massachusetts must pay interest on both the security deposit and the last month ' s rent if these funds are held for more than one year. The interest must be paid annually and credited to the tenant’s account, unless the tenant and landlord have a written agreement stating otherwise.
The first month ' s rent is not subject to interest requirements. The landlord must hold the security deposit in a separate, interest-bearing account, and the interest accrues for the benefit of the tenant.
Therefore, the landlord must pay interest on both the security deposit and last month ' s rent.
[Reference: M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B; Massachusetts Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin – Tenant Rights., ]
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