A Massachusetts 14-Day Notice to Quit for Nonpayment of Rent is used when rent remains unpaid and a landlord needs to provide a formal written notice before pursuing a summary process eviction action for nonpayment. This notice informs the tenant that rent is unpaid, identifies the amount due, and states where payment may be made.
This Massachusetts notice is structured around a fourteen (14) day payment period after service of the notice. If the rent stated in the notice is not paid within the required notice period, the landlord may proceed with an eviction action in accordance with applicable Massachusetts requirements.
The form is designed for practical use, with clearly organized sections for tenant names, property address, landlord or agent information, rent payment details, rental period, and total rent due. It also includes signature lines and a Certificate of Service to help document delivery of the notice.
This form includes:
- A nonpayment notice section identifying the rental period and total amount due
- Space for tenant names, occupants, property address, and unit number
- Fields for landlord or agent contact information
- A rent payment information section showing where rent may be delivered or deposited
- A 14-day payment period for nonpayment of rent
- Tenant-at-will cure notice language, if applicable
- Signature lines for the landlord or authorized agent
- A Certificate of Service to document how the notice was delivered
- Massachusetts accompanying form instructions for the required Notice to Quit Accompanying Form
Availability & Delivery Options
- Professionally printed & mailed version suitable for signing and recordkeeping
- Instant Access fillable PDF for electronic completion, printing, or digital storage
Important Before Use
- Confirm the rent remains unpaid
- Ensure the amount listed reflects rent owed under the rental agreement and applicable law
- Review the lease terms for any additional notice requirements
- Use a permitted method of service consistent with applicable Massachusetts requirements
- For residential nonpayment notices, confirm that the Massachusetts Notice to Quit Accompanying Form is served with the notice when required
- If the tenant receives a subsidy, voucher, public housing, or other regulated housing assistance, confirm whether additional notice or procedural requirements apply
Massachusetts rental laws, court requirements, and government forms may change periodically. Landlords should confirm current state, local, subsidized housing, and lease-specific requirements before serving any rent demand or eviction-related notice.
This form is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements may vary by jurisdiction and housing type. Users are responsible for confirming compliance with applicable law before use.
