Taking Your Landlord to Court
This section has information for tenants bringing cases to court against their landlords.
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If you are facing an eviction, see Eviction.
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When to take your landlord to court
Learn what a court might be able to do if your landlord is refusing to obey the law.
How to use the courts in housing cases
Learn the basics of getting ready for a housing case in court.
Chapter 13: When to Take Your Landlord to Court
This chapter from the Legal Tactics: Private Housing e-book walks you through some options for taking your landlord to court.
Chapter 14: Using the Court System
This chapter of the Legal Tactics: Private Housing e-book has basic information about the court system for tenants.
Housing Forms, Checklists, and Letters
These forms, checklists, and letters are part of the Legal Tactics: Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts e-book. Housing Code Checklist See also: "Representing Yourself in an Eviction" booklets with forms
Massachusetts Courts
This section of the Legal Tactics: Private Housing e-book gives an overview of state courts in Massachusetts, with a focus on housing issues.