Property Management
Under Massachusetts Chapter 186, a landlord seeking to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent must first:
AFile an eviction action immediately in Housing Court
BServe the tenant with a 14-day notice to quit for non-payment✓ Correct
CGive the tenant 30 days' written notice
DObtain a court order before delivering any notice
Explanation
In Massachusetts, to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, the landlord must first serve a 14-day Notice to Quit. After the 14 days expire without payment, the landlord may file a Summary Process (eviction) action in Housing Court or District Court.
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