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Section 4. Security Deposit

Tenant shall pay a security deposit equal to two months’ rent before move-in.

What the cited guidance says

A landlord generally may collect no more than one month’s rent as a security deposit.

Question to verify

Does the deposit amount in this clause match the limit described in the cited Massachusetts guidance?

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