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First Eviction! Questions...

S Yu
  • Multi-family Investor
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I'm living in MA and I have to go get started with my first eviction process. I have 3 units, and the eviction will be the one that moved in 1.5 months ago. Check bounced... was promised money... none. Voicemails not returned... enough with it.

I understand that in MA I will be serving a 14 day notice to quit. I will be contacting a constable to serve that notice. My question is if they see the notice and then pay the month of March, what happens in April. In April I am not waiting 3 weeks to start the process.

Then after the 14 day period I will go to court... this is going to be interesting. Tips are welcome.

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Rob Gillespie
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My best advice is to show up at their doorstep, offer to forgive all past debt, and offer to give cash for keys. All they need to do is take a few days, empty the place and leave it broom clean, and you will use the money you would spend on an eviction and give it to them. I know it sucks, but you will come out much further ahead.

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