When a landlord begins the eviction process, they are proceeding under Massachusetts’s summary process rules. These are the rules that a landlord must proceed under or they risk violating the tenant’s rights.
While a summary process is the fastest legal proceeding in Massachusetts, it can still be quite slow and costly for the landlord. Given how slow the process can be, the tenant has leverage, to negotiate with the landlord. The key to using that leverage is being responsive. If you are being evicted, contact us today so we can discuss your options.