Tenancy rights in Massachusetts?

[Gina136]

Dear AirBnB Community in Massachussets:

Does anybody know after how many days of continuous occupancy does a guest acquire rights as tenant in the Commonwealth?

* Is is 14 days like what I have read is the case in FL?

* 21 days like some hosts in Canada go by?

* 30 days like in CA, NY, or TX?

Source?

Thanks!

Gina

[Susan151]

I believe it is 30 days or one month, whichever is shorter.

I limit my guest stays to 21 days, just in case they don't want to leave. Gives me time to remove them.

[Gina136]

Thanks, Susan.

Have you encountered AirBnB guest situations in our area triggering a concern about possible over-staying?

Gina

[Susan151]

@Gina136 I know that it has happened. No actual local stories to share. I am simply very cautious. Evicting someone in this state, especially during the winter months, is almost impossible.

I know a number of hosts who do longer term rentals in Boston, but they carefully vet the guests. The guests they like are here for aa three-month internship, contract work, etc. and have somewhere to go "home" to.

I have chosen not to take that risk.