MassachusettsCourt report tracks Massachusetts eviction cases and court outcomes
The Massachusetts Trial Court’s monthly report gives lawmakers information about eviction cases and the use of mediation and legal help.
What it does
Massachusetts courts report on eviction filings, court decisions, and help for landlords and tenants. The report does not change eviction rules or provide new rental protections.
Argument forTracking eviction cases, mediation, and legal help could help lawmakers see how courts handle disputes between landlords and tenants.
Argument againstMissing court outcomes and delays in recording lawyers could give readers an incomplete picture of what tenants and landlords experience.
More detail
The Massachusetts Trial Court reports on eviction cases to state lawmakers. It covers court filings, case outcomes, delays tied to rental assistance, mediation, and legal help for landlords and tenants. The report fulfills an existing reporting requirement; it does not grant rental assistance or change eviction rules. The October 2026 report covers January 2025 through September 2026.
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 19Placed on fileIntroduced
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