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This section of the website includes documents for related to housing issues. For foreclosure defense materials, including materials for tenants living in property that has been foreclosed on, go to the Foreclosure Defense library section.  The Eviction Process Online Course for Housing Court Lawyer For the Day Volunteers is available here.

Additional materials about housing for the general public can be found in the housing section of MassLegalHelp.org. If you are a legal services advocate, don’t forget to log in to access restricted materials.

Eviction Record Sealing Community Resources

MLRI
Below are a number of items related to the new eviction sealing law.

Immigrants and Public Benefits -- BBT Training and Resource Materials

MLRI
The following are materials are for the March 19, 2025 Immigrants and Public Benefits training. These are the core materials presented as part of the annual Mass Law Reform Institute and Mass Continuing Legal Education Basic Benefits Training (BBT) Series. We've also added some additional…

Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Infographic

MLRI
Information about NOAH in Massachusetts. 

Western Division Housing Court Reports

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The Western Division Housing Court Reporter is an unofficial compilation of decisions and orders issued by the Western Division Housing Court. This reporter is a collaborative effort by and among several individuals representative of the Court, the local landlord bar, and the local tenant…

Model Tenant Selection Plan

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