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Register to attend the workshop here bit.ly/EvictionRecordSealing2025
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Have you had an eviction case in Massachusetts? Come to the workshop to have it sealed. This can help you get housing in the future.
Come to a workshop to:
-Seal your eviction
-Ask about the new eviction record sealing law
-Work with a housing case manager
-Consult with an attorney
These are the most important things to know:
- Who can seal their eviction records? Anyone can seal their record if they meet the requirements of the law. The type of eviction case you had and/or the outcome of the case may affect when you can seal your record.
- How can I seal my eviction record? You will need to fill out a court form and, if you are eligible, you will need to file it with the court. You can do this on your own online or attend this eviction record sealing workshop. For more information, check the website at www.masslegalhelp.org/housing-apartments-shelter/eviction-sealing
- Why should I seal my eviction records? Having an eviction on your record can make it harder for you to find a place to live. Landlords can look at your publicly available record which could be a reason for them to deny you, even if you won your case or had it dismissed. Eviction records may also show up on your credit reports.
- Do I have to seal my eviction records? You can choose not to seal your eviction records. If you do not, your record will remain publicly available in the court records.
- Is there a timeframe for sealing? When you are eligible to seal depends, in part, on the type of eviction, the outcome of the case, and in some cases, the amount of time that has passed since the case was resolved. Once you are eligible, you can seal your eviction record at any time. Even if you lost your case, if enough time has passed (7 years for a fault eviction, 4 years for certain nonpayment evictions), you are eligible to petition to seal your record.
- Who can help me seal my eviction records? We are here to help. This workshop will be one-on-one meetings with case managers and lawyers to help go through the process and fill out forms. Interpretation will be provided upon advance request.
- Who can come to an Eviction Record Sealing workshop? Tenants who have an eviction record are encouraged to come to one of the workshops.
- How do I attend an eviction record sealing workshop? Please register at bit.ly/EvictionRecordSealing2025 to sign up to come to a workshop, call 617-349-7222 or email housingliaison@cambridgema.gov.
- What should I bring to the workshop? Please bring any paperwork you have related to your eviction including court documents and, for nonpayment evictions, proof of rental payments. Even if you do not have your documents, you should still come to a workshop.
- What if I need help sealing my eviction record but can’t come to a workshop? Please visit the websites of the Office of the Housing Liaison at www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/officeofthehousingliaison to learn about future opportunities to seal your eviction record.
- Who can answer my questions about eviction record sealing? Please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at housingliaison@cambridgema.gov.