Massachusetts Eviction Costs

[Alon Maoz]

Hi there!

I have a 3-unit property in Worcester, MA. We've recently finalized the court process of receiving the eviction execution letter by the judge, and are finally now able to legally evict the tenant.

The attorney I'm working with has told me that I need to pay $3000 deposit to the constable, to cover for - moving costs, 2 months storage unit, sheriff and a few other fees. I was also told that some of that amount could potentially be returned to me, in case it wasn't used for the eviction process eventually.

I live in CA and do not have the option to be physically present during the execution day, hence would never know what happened there. Also, the monthly rent for that apartment is $1400.

1. Can anyone here, that had a similar eviction happening in MA, comment about the costs I've mentioned here? Do these make any sense?

2. Given this deposit is worth more than 2 months of rent, would you recommend me to do anything else in this case? I've heard that maybe it's possible to wait 30 days since execution day and then (given the evicted tenant did not take out their stuff) simply throw all their stuff out, and save some money?

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Rich N.]

those numbers are reasonable.  the constable I had used, server the Execution letter and told them to leave. He did not hire the moving company hoping that in the few days that the tenant left on their own.  This way the moving company takes alot less and charges accordingly... no set $$ value unfortunately.