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Massachusetts landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, Massachusetts and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and Massachusetts statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Local dates in Massachusetts
These apply only to rentals in the place named, in addition to the dates above. A city or county rule can replace a statewide rule; see each place's page.
Boston
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and Massachusetts statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- Return deposit (with interest) within 30 days after tenancy ends; sworn itemized damages list: Within 30 days after move-out
- Bank receipt (bank name/location, amount, account number) within 30 days of deposit: Within 30 days after the lease starts
- Statement of condition of premises within 10 days of tenancy start (if deposit taken): Within 10 days after the lease starts
- Annual deposit interest (5% or bank rate) and statement at end of each tenancy year: Each year on the lease anniversary
- Interest and annual statement on prepaid last month's rent: Each year on the lease anniversary
- Rent increase for tenant at will uses the same termination-notice period: At least 30 days before the rent increase takes effect
- Notice to end (or change terms of) a tenancy at will: rental period or 30 days, whichever is longer: At least one full rental period or 30 days before the tenancy ends, whichever is longer (dated 31 days ahead to cover a full monthly rent period; three months' notice if rent is paid less often than every three months)
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Signed receipt for security deposit at the time it is received: At the time the security deposit is received
- Delead or contain lead hazards when a child under 6 lives in the unit: When a child under 6 resides in the unit (new owners: within 90 days of change of ownership)
- Tenant Lead Law Notification and lead records before renting (pre-1978): Prior to entering into a tenancy agreement
- Unpaid rent: a written 14-day notice to quit: A written notice to quit for nonpayment gives at least 14 days
- Late fees: no interest or penalty for late rent until 30 days after it was due: No interest or penalty for late rent until 30 days after the due date
Boston
- Periodic rental inspection at least once every five years: Every 5 years from the last inspection
Cambridge
- Give the City's Tenants' Rights and Resources Guide at the start of a tenancy: When the lease starts
- Give the Guide when taking legal steps to end a tenancy (notice to quit / summary process): With a notice to quit or when starting summary process
Your dates
| Date | Rental 1 | Rental 2 | Rental 3 |
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| Last license, registration or inspection date |