For Massachusetts room renters & subtenants
Your room.
Your home.
Your next step.
Renting a room or subletting? Find a clear starting point for your housing questions, explore trusted resources, and connect with legal help.
Start with your rental arrangement Browse common rights topicsHome. Rights. Stronger together.
Informed renters.
Stronger communities.
01 / Start here
Who do you rent from?
Choose the description closest to your situation. These questions help you prepare for guidance; they don’t determine your legal status.
Start with your subletting questions: what does your agreement say, who is named on the lease, and what has the owner agreed to? Keep any agreement or messages handy.
Find guidance for your situationGather your room agreement, rent receipts, and any messages about shared spaces. Note whether the owner lives in the home when you ask a legal professional for guidance.
Explore your housing questionsWrite down who you pay, what spaces you share, and any rental terms you received. You don’t need to know the legal name for your arrangement before asking for help.
Find someone to help02 / Common questions
What’s on your mind?
Start with a topic, then use established housing resources for more information.
Deposits & rent
Questions about money paid at move-in or during your rental?
Eviction & notices
Received a notice or worried about losing your room?
Repairs & conditions
Need a starting point for questions about your home’s condition?
Topic links open MassLegalHelp’s housing resource hub, an independent legal-information website.
03 / Get support
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Find legal-aid referrals and housing information for Massachusetts. Eligibility and availability vary; a referral does not guarantee representation.
These links take you to independent external websites. Keep personal documents private until you’re connected with a trusted assistance provider.