Eviction Record Sealing Clinic

On May 5, 2025, a new law went into effect that allows tenants in Massachusetts to seal their eviction record. Sealing an eviction record means that the eviction record will not be available to the public and means that tenants may answer “no record” if they have sealed all prior eviction records and are asked about evictions on a housing or credit application.

Resources:

• Summary of Eviction Sealing Statute

• Petition to Seal Eviction Record

• Petition for Judgment or Agreement to be Deemed Satisfied