Massachusetts eviction notice (pay or quit)
Massachusetts requires 14 days for a nonpayment notice — Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, §§ 11-12. 14-day notice to quit (leases § 11; tenancies at will § 12). Generate it correctly below.
Massachusetts nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, §§ 11-12 |
| Special rules | 14-day notice to quit (leases § 11; tenancies at will § 12) |
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Every Massachusetts rule we encode, with its citation
14 days puts Massachusetts inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 1 jurisdiction require more notice and 40 require less. Same period as Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 14 days | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, §§ 11-12 |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 12 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 12 |
| Power of attorney | No notary required | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, § 5-501 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, §§ 2-502, 2-504 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Massachusetts documents
- Rent increase notice for Massachusetts — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Massachusetts — no notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Connecticut — 3 days notice
- New Hampshire — 7 days notice
- New York — 14 days notice
- Rhode Island — 5 days notice
- Vermont — 14 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Massachusetts?
14 days, per Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, §§ 11-12. 14-day notice to quit (leases § 11; tenancies at will § 12).
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.