Eviction Process in MA

[Elvis Methoxha]

Hello everyone, 

Can anyone give me, and others who are curious, some details on how the Landlord - Tenant Eviction Process works for residential homes? 

I have a basic understanding of the CT process and have done in myself over a dozen times. However, something tells me MA is a bit more complicated. For example, and correct me if I'm wrong, but MA doesn't have a "grace period" for tenants to pay rent, which means if rent is due on the 1st, Notice To Quit can be issued on the 2nd if rent is not paid. Then there is multiple types of Notice to Quit, right? 

One attorney said an eviction can take 3-4 months, before COVID slowed down the courts. This can't be accurate, can it? I've completed eviction processes in CT on average around 1.5 months. 

What is the process for evictions?

I've watched a handful of YouTube videos on the procedures but wanted to ask if anyone on this platform has experienced it first hand and if they recommend an attorney. I'm not intimidated by the process and can file everything on my own but if you guys have an eviction attorney in mind in Melrose/Everette, let me know! 

Thank you for your thoughts and time

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