What to put in a written repair scope for a Massachusetts rental (What do Massachusetts landlord tenant laws say about repairs, entry and deposits?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/landlord-tenant-law/massachusetts (facts read 2026-10-29)

[ ] Whether a child under six years of age resides in the unit and any paint, plaster or other accessible structural material contains dangerous levels of lead, since chapter 111 section 197(a) has the owner abate or contain it under subsection (b) or (c).
[ ] The entry purpose for the visit: to inspect the premises, to make repairs thereto or to show the same, the purposes chapter 186 section 15B(1)(a) lets a lease provide for.
[ ] For a move-out repair for damage caused by the tenant: the itemized list of damages and written evidence, such as estimates, bills, invoices or receipts, that chapter 186 section 15B(4)(iii) has the lessor provide within such thirty days.
[ ] The separate written statement of the present condition of the premises, furnished by a lessor who accepts a security deposit on receipt or within 10 days after commencement of the tenancy, whichever is later (chapter 186 section 15B(2)(c)), to compare with move-out damage.
[ ] The security deposit record: the lessor or his agent shall maintain said record for each dwelling unit for 2 years from the date of termination of the tenancy or occupancy (chapter 186 section 15B(2)(d)).