Eviction for nonpayment in MA while tenant applies for RAFT

[Pamela W.]

My husband's tenant of 3 months stopped paying rent after the first month. She gave him a partial payment of $1500 towards the $2000 rent for the second month and now she is in the process of applying for RAFT assistance, which she apparently had at her last rental. Getting the RAFT funds could take months if she is approved again.