Property Management
Under Massachusetts Chapter 186, a 'self-help eviction' by a landlord is:
ALegal if the lease has expired
BLegal if the tenant is more than 30 days behind on rent
CIllegal—landlords must use the court process to evict a tenant✓ Correct
DLegal if the landlord provides 30 days' notice
Explanation
Self-help evictions (such as changing locks, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities to force a tenant out) are illegal in Massachusetts. Landlords must use the formal eviction (summary process) court procedure.
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