Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

Eviction Process

If I am to evict a tenant, I understand that a Notice to Quit is required. If I sent a termination letter with much of the same wording would that be adequate or does it have to be a Notice to Quit, and also is this a legal form? If this letter was served to the tenant by a sheriff would that be enough to hold up in court?


Asked on 6/10/04, 9:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Eviction Process

It depends on whether or not there is a lease and wording of the "termination letter". Because there are adverse consequences to filing an eviction action before a proper notice to quit has been given, which can subject you to double damages and attorney's fees under the consumer protection law, it would be best to consult an attorney.

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Answered on 6/12/04, 8:22 pm


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