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Housing Court

Currently all non-emergency cases will be scheduled for, or continued to, a date no earlier than May. Parties will receive notice of rescheduled cases, but plaintiffs are advised to alert all parties of the scheduling change. Each Clerk-Magistrate, in consultation with the First Justice, has the discretion in his/her respective division to determine if an event is considered an emergency. If you need further assistance please refer to the department’s list of Hotline numbers relevant to the department such as the Clerk’s Office, Tenancy Preservation Program and Legal Services. This list can be accessed below under ‘What would you like to do?’.

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Contact Us

Address

Administrative Office
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, 24 New Chardon St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
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Phone

(617) 788-6500
Help Line: 833-91COURT (833-912-6878)

Who we serve

The Housing Court hears eviction cases, small claims cases, and civil actions involving personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, discrimination, and other claims. The Housing Court also hears code enforcement actions and appeals of local zoning board decisions that affect residential housing. Led by Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan, the Housing Court has 10 judges. The Housing Court has 6 divisions: Central, Eastern, Metro South, Northeast, Southeast, and Western

 

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Hotlines relevant to Housing Court matters  Massachusetts Housing Court Standing Orders  Uniform Rules on Impoundment Procedure 

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Housing Court Department Forms & Resources  Courthouse Locator  Legal Assistance  Small Claims  ADA Accessibility at the Courts  Alternative Dispute Resolution 
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