Evictions, Housing Court, Landlord Tenant, Summary Process | 1 Comment on Motion to Issue Execution

Motion to Issue Execution

By Robert Nislick You are a Massachusetts landlord and you are trying to evict your tenants. You have already terminated their tenancy, served them with a summons and complaint, entered the case in the Housing Court or District Court, and appeared on the day of trial. On the day of trial, you mediated your caseContinue reading Motion to Issue Execution

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What Happens if the Tenant Doesn’t Show Up to Court

Default Judgments in Massachusetts Summary Process Actions By Robert Nislick You are a Massachusetts residential landlord or commercial landlord. You have properly terminated the defendant’s tenancy for nonpayment of rent or for cause. You have properly served the tenant with a Summary Process (Eviction) Summons and Complaint.  You have properly entered your residential eviction actionContinue reading What Happens if the Tenant Doesn’t Show Up to Court

Evictions, Housing Court, Landlord Tenant, Notice to Quit, Summary Process, Tenant | 5 Comments on Evicting the Holdover Tenant Who Does Not Leave After Lease Ends

Evicting the Holdover Tenant Who Does Not Leave After Lease Ends

By Robert Nislick You are a Massachusetts landlord. You leased an apartment to a tenant. The lease ended.  The tenant did not leave. How do you get rid of the holdover tenant and get your property back? Some landlords believe that you can file the summary process action as soon as the lease is over,Continue reading Evicting the Holdover Tenant Who Does Not Leave After Lease Ends