Off-Campus Housing
Massachusetts Government Resources
Mass.gov
http://www.massachusetts.gov/
Contains information about housing in the state of Massachusetts, including Tenant Rights & Responsibilities, drinking water quality, recycling and debris removal, local contact information, and utility information. Be sure to take a look at their section on renting. This site provides several helpful links and resources.
The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly
http://www.ago.state.ma.us/
Under their consumer protection link you will find additional information about tenant rights, how to file a complaint, utility information, and crime prevention.
City of Boston
http://www.cityofboston.gov/
This site provides valuable information about living in Boston, including an events calendar, permit applications, and information about Boston0s neighborhoods.
Mass.gov: Tenant/Landlord Information
www.state.ma.us/consumer/info/lndldtnt.htm
This site is user friendly and provides excellent information on tenant rights and responsibilities, housing safety requirements, federal rent assistance and housing discrimination.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
http://www.mbta.com/
Here you will find maps and schedules for the T, buses, and commuter rails.
