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..does not allow deductions from scurity deposit for anything other than rent owed and physicial damages to the property. Advertising and other costs for rerenting cannot be deducted. MGL chapter 186, section 15b, 4, iii. Also, the Mass dept of Consumer Affairs and Business gulations says that per Mass law, the LL has a duty to mitiate damages when the tenant breaks a lease and find a new tenant. The tenant who broke the lease is l;iable for the balance of the lease, but nthe LL must make all "reasonable effort" to find a new one. Mr Jones, start looking for a new tenant and get and keep proof that you're looking. Keep any if the sec deposit to cover physical damages and unpaid rent. Following Mass l;aw regarding sec deposit. You can then sue the tenant for any rent not paid by a new tenant. Have VERY good proof of what you did to find a new tenant
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