ALT Graphic titled “Housing Code Checklist.” The top of this graphic features a family of four people who are expressing excitement while standing inside of a house. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? Everyone has a right to a safe home. In Massachusetts, the state Sanitary Code is the main law that gives tenants a right to decent housing. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Grafik ki gen tit “Lis Kontwòl Kòd Lojman.” Anlè grafik sa a montre yon fanmi kat moun k ap eksprime eksitasyon yo pandan y ap kanpe andedan yon kay. Anba foto sa a gen yon tèks ki di, “Èske w te konnen? Tout moun gen dwa ak yon kay ki an sekirite. Nan Massachusetts, Kòd Sanitè eta a se lwa prensipal ki bay lokatè yo dwa pou gen yon lojman desan. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “Tenants' rights.” The top of this graphic features two people who are linking arms and speaking to another person who is giving them information. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? When you move in, landlords can only charge you for: First and last month’s rent, A new lock and key, and A security deposit that is no more than 1 month’s rent. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “Tenants' rights.” The top of this graphic features a person holding a box and there is a stack of boxes next to them. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? When you move out of your apartment, it is a good idea to prepare ahead of time to avoid problems with your landlord. There are laws about when to tell your landlord you are leaving, security deposits, and more. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “Lease agreement.” The top of this graphic features a person looking at a document that has a picture of a house on it. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? If you have a written lease, both you and your landlord must sign it. Within 30 days of signing it, the landlord must give you a copy. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “DTA Assistance Line.” The top of this graphic features a person taking a phone call. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? It has been extremely hard to reach a SNAP worker because the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) does not have enough SNAP caseworkers. There are other places you can contact to get help from the DTA. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “Lifeline.” The top of this graphic features a person using a laptop with a phone symbol and internet connection symbol on either side of them. Below this photo is text that says, “If you qualify for the Lifeline program, Lifeline gives you up to $9.25/month for internet services or combined phone-internet monthly services. Some companies that accept Lifeline offer free cell phones. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic titled “Medical Bills and Debt.” The top of this graphic features a person holding a stack of papers and reading them. Below this photo is text that says, “Did you know? If you get a medical bill that you can’t afford, you have options. Sometimes the doctor or hospital is not allowed to charge you. Or if your insurance doesn’t want to pay for a service, you can appeal their decision. There are also financial assistance programs. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”

ALT Graphic showing an image of two people sitting across from each other having a conversation, one of them has a clipboard. Text at the top says “Mental health coverage.” Below that is text that says, “Did you know? MassHealth covers mental health and substance use disorder treatment for a crisis or on an ongoing basis. For people with the most serious mental health needs, Department of Mental Health (DMH) provides supplemental services. Mass Legal Help. Massachusetts Legal Information.”