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Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Can a landlord upcharge for number of roommates? Advice Needed

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Just toured a 3 bedroom house in Cambridge and the agent said there might be a $200-250 rent increase since there’s 4 of us moving in.

We are one couple, plus two friends (hence the three bedrooms). This seems unreasonable to me considering the house is 3 floors and could easily house a family of 4+. Is this allowed or can I argue it?

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