This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.You have the right for your home to be safe and functional. Poor conditions in your home that could affect your health and safety may be...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.Self-help resourcesAsk a Law LibrarianLaw librarians cannot provide legal advice, but they can help find legal information you may need for your case.Apply for Rental Assistance...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.Central Housing CourtHousing Specialist Department: 508-831-2050ADA Coordinator: 508-831-2065 or 508-831-2066Tenancy Preservation Program: 508-438-5656Dudley Session: Dudley District CourtNote: This location is only open on Monday afternoons when...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.If you are appealing your case, you will often need a transcript or an audio recording of your trial, which you can request from the court.To...
You can catch a “swine-sational” show every day at one of the country’s oldest fairs. Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs entertains crowds several times a day at a track on Grange Road at the Topsfield Fair.The race starts by encouraging audience members to shout...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.Affidavit: A written statement that includes facts the writer or signer, known as the affiant, swears are true to the best of their knowledge. In general,...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.If you cannot afford the fees associated with going to court, you may be eligible to have them waived through an indigency waiver.You are eligible for...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.If you miss your eviction hearing (or a hearing in another type of case), the judge may enter a default judgment, meaning you automatically lose your...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here.You have the right to access and participate equally in all court services, programs and activities regardless of any physical or mental disability. The court is...
This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read the other stories in the series here.Going to court can be daunting, especially when it is your first time. While every courthouse is different, a lot of what happens is the...
