Landlords will use a Massachusetts 14 Day Notice to Pay or Quit to formally notify a tenant when rent has not been paid for the current month. While a landlord does not have to follow through with filing an eviction, this form reserves their right to immediately begin the process if the tenant fails to comply with this notice.
What Does Massachusetts Law Say?
How to Fill Out
Step 1 – Complete the name(s) of the tenant(s).
Step 2 – Enter the period of time for which rent has not been paid.
Step 3 – Calculate the total past due amount.
Step 4 – Enter the rental property address.
Step 5 – Add the date by which the tenant must comply.
Step 6 – Sign and date.
Step 7 – Serve the tenant with the notice and complete the record of service section stating how and when the tenant was served.
• Nonpayment of Rent: 14 days. Ch 186 § 11
• Illegal Activity: 30 days. Section 32J(3)
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. Ch 186 § 12
• Eviction Lawsuit: Summary Process to Recover Possession. Section 32J
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