552 Maple St, Apt 1R, Fall River, MA 02720

Rent is $1,550 per month, and it is all-in: the landlord pays water, sewer, electricity, gas, heat, and hot water. The tenant covers only cable and internet. That structure means no separate utility bills from National Grid for electricity or Liberty Utilities for gas land on the tenant — your real monthly cost stays close to the $1,550 sticker price year-round.

Move-in is $3,100 total: the first month's rent of $1,550 plus a security deposit of $1,550. There is no last month's rent required and no broker fee. With all utilities and heat included in the rent, your upfront and ongoing costs are predictable from day one — you are not budgeting for a separate winter heating bill on top of rent.

The security deposit is $1,550, equal to one month's rent. Under M.G.L. c.186 §15B a Massachusetts landlord may collect at most first month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit no greater than one month, and the actual cost of a new lock and key. This unit charges first month plus a one-month deposit and no last month — fully within the statute.

This unit is offered as a Tenant At Will arrangement, which is month-to-month rather than a fixed 12-month lease. Either the tenant or the landlord can end the tenancy with proper written notice as governed by Massachusetts law, generally a full rental period's notice. Rent remains $1,550 per month for the duration of the tenancy.

There is no off-street parking with this unit. Parking is on the street only, along Maple Street and the surrounding Highlands blocks. Fall River does not require resident permits on most of these residential streets, so on-street parking is open, though availability varies by time of day. Plan for street parking when scheduling deliveries or guests.

No. Pets are not allowed at 550 Maple Street Unit 1R per the owner's policy. This applies to dogs and cats. If you require a service animal or emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation under fair housing law, that is handled separately from a standard pet policy — raise it during the application process and the landlord will review the request.

The listing facts do not specify in-unit or on-site laundry for this 6-unit building, so we cannot confirm a washer or dryer on the premises. Tenants without on-site laundry use a nearby laundromat in the Highlands or downtown Fall River. Ask about current laundry arrangements when you tour the unit so you have an accurate answer before signing.

The landlord pays water, sewer, electricity, gas, heat, and hot water — six utilities total. The tenant is responsible only for cable and internet, which you arrange with the provider of your choice such as Xfinity or Verizon Fios serving the Fall River area. There is no electric or gas account for the tenant to open, because both sit with the landlord.

Heat is gas, delivered through baseboard or radiator, and it is paid by the landlord as part of the all-in rent. Cooling is provided by a window air-conditioning unit. Because the gas and heat are owner-paid, the tenant never receives a Liberty Utilities gas bill for heating this unit. You control comfort without carrying the winter heating cost yourself.

The kitchen includes a refrigerator and a stove provided with the apartment. No dishwasher, microwave, or in-unit laundry appliances are listed in the facts, so plan around the refrigerator and stove as the included appliances. If you want to confirm the stove is gas or electric and check appliance condition, inspect them during your scheduled tour.

Yes. Source of income is a protected class in Massachusetts under M.G.L. c.151B, so Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, MRVP, VASH, and RAFT assistance are accepted. Voucher holders are screened on the same criteria as every other applicant. At $1,550 per month with all utilities and heat included, this unit can pencil out well against many voucher payment standards in Fall River.

After you tour the unit, you submit a rental application that the landlord reviews for income, rental history, and a standard background and credit check. There is no application fee on this listing. Voucher holders are screened on the same standards under M.G.L. c.151B. Once approved, you sign the Tenant At Will agreement with the landlord and pay the $3,100 move-in — first month plus the security deposit.

The property owner manages 550 Maple Street directly and handles the tenancy after move-in, including rent, repairs, and day-to-day questions. Fortified Realty Group LLC is the leasing agent listing the unit and arranging tours — Fortified does not manage the building. To set up a viewing, use the scheduling link on this listing or call the Fortified office at (508) 671-7228.

Because the owner manages this building directly, maintenance and repair requests go to the landlord, not to Fortified. Once you are a tenant, you will receive the landlord's contact for service issues such as heating or plumbing. During leasing, if you have a question about the unit's condition, call the Fortified office at (508) 671-7228 and the team will relay it to the owner.

The lead paint status for this unit is unknown based on current records. Massachusetts law, M.G.L. c.111 §197 and the Lead Law, requires the landlord to disclose any known lead paint information and to provide the state tenant lead notification at lease signing. The owner will provide the required disclosures before you sign. If you have a child under six, ask about lead inspection during the application.

The Highlands is Fall River's historic residential district north of downtown, on high ground with tree-lined streets and North Park, an Olmsted Brothers-designed green space, nearby. Charlton Memorial Hospital on Highland Avenue is under a mile away. Route 24 is a few minutes out, putting Providence around 25 minutes via I-195 and Boston roughly an hour north via Route 24 to I-93.

Use the Fortified scheduling link on this listing to pick a tour time that works for you — it shows live availability so you can book instantly without a phone tag back-and-forth. If you prefer to talk through details first or have a question the listing does not answer, call the Fortified office directly at (508) 671-7228 and the team will help you set up a viewing.