Required Attestation Form to Accompany a Notice to Quit
Landlords Must Provide Attestation Form With Notice to Quit: During the COVID-19 state of emergency, landlords that issue a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent to a residential tenant, must also give the tenant, with the notice to quit, a completed form attesting (swearing) to certain facts. This is required by law - see Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020.
Instructions for Completing the Attestation Form
Instruction Sheet for Landlords: Instructions for completing the form that must accompany a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent are available below.
Submitting a Notice to Quit
Use the link below to complete the form and upload a copy of the completed Notice to Quit. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has information for landlords on emergency housing assistance and other services available for landlords and tenants.
Emergency Regulations
The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development has issued emergency regulations to implement Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020. The regulations are available below.
Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020
Link to come.