Applications for housing or credit in Massachusetts that ask about the applicant’s eviction history must contain the following notice:
An applicant for housing or credit with a sealed record on file with the court pursuant to section 16 of chapter 239 of the General Laws may answer ‘no record’ to an inquiry relative to that sealed court record.
Please note that no party may be held liable for failing to include this notice in an application for housing or credit unless they have first been issued a written warning from the attorney general and failed to address the violation within 90 days of such notice.
Upon request or complaint from the public, the AGO will determine whether a party has failed to include this notice as required and, where appropriate, will issue a warning letter. Requests from the public may be submitted here.
The following warning letters have been issued by the AGO:
| Date of Issuance | Name of Party | Warning Letter | Confirmation of Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| [date] | [name of party sent warning letter] | [link to PDF of warning letter] | [link to PDF scan of certified mail return receipt] |