Massachusetts consumer dispute guide
Deadlines, dollar limits, and statutes that decide consumer disputes in Massachusetts.
Security deposit law in Massachusetts
Deposit must be returned within 30 days. Strict requirements: must hold in separate escrow, provide receipts, and pay 5% annual interest. Violations may result in 3x damages.
Statute: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B · Penalty exposure: up to 3x the deposit
Key consumer protection statutes
- • Massachusetts Deceptive Trade Practices / Consumer Protection Act
- • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B — security deposits
- • Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 (federal)
- • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 (federal)
- • Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 (federal)
Dispute types available in Massachusetts
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