Submitted by [deleted] t3_11y0gbl in massachusetts
UltravioletClearance t1_jd7titk wrote
Been renting in MA for over a decade. I've never heard of this and as you found out it's flat out illegal in Massachusetts. I'm not even sure how they could legally determine your unit is the "source" of an insect infestation. That's like figuring out who gave you a cold. It's impossible.
Have you asked the leasing office about this? It may just be the case they're using a boilerplate lease across all their properties and didn't update that section to reflect Massachusetts specific law. If that's the case, they should remove it when you ask. If they refuse to remove it, RUN. It might be illegal, but they'll still take your deposit, and you'll have to claw it back in court.
[deleted] OP t1_jd87nqp wrote
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MassholeAsswhole t1_jd8baxd wrote
Looks like this came up in 2018 in MA:
https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/is-a-bed-bug-addendum-saying-that-i-must-pay-for-b-4006853.html
While not uncommon it seems, unless you admit to it, it would be very hard to prove and hold you liable especially if you live in a large complex.
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