Massachusetts 14 Day Notice To Quit for Non-Payment of Rent
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Massachusetts Landlords should use this 14-day Notice to Quit if a Tenant is behind on rent. The Notice gives the Tenant 14 days to pay rent or vacate the property.
Document Last Modified: 10/21/2025
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Please Note: The right to cure is not absolute; if a tenant has already been given a 14 Day Notice within the last 12 months the right to cure is no longer mandatory.
Important! Landlords of public housing and rent-control tenants must first go through the local housing authority and rent control board, respectively, before the landlord can proceed with the eviction. Public housing and rent control tenants have the right to a hearing in front of the appropriate board.
Massachusetts Eviction Requirements: 14-Day Notice for Unpaid Rent
If your Massachusetts Tenant falls behind on rent, you must issue a 14-day notice. This notice should include:
- The amount of unpaid rent
- When rent must be paid
- The Consequences for failure to comply, including eviction proceedings
Note: Landlords must also attach the Form to Accompany Residential Notice to Quit to the document and documentation of any agreements between the Landlord and Tenant for repayment of late or unpaid rent.
Landlord Tips:
- For Lease violations other than non-payment of rent, Landlords should use the Massachusetts 30-Day Notice to Quit.
- Landlords of public housing and rent-control Tenants must follow the instructions of the local housing authority or rent control board before initiating eviction proceedings.
Providing proper notice is a required first step in the eviction process. Customize the 14-Day Notice to Quit in minutes to ensure compliance with all Massachusetts Landlord laws.
Massachusetts Rental Forms and Templates
- Massachusetts 14-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent: This form should be used for Tenants that are late with rent payments. It’s a required step in the eviction process.
- Massachusetts 30-Day Notice to Quit: This Notice should be used for a Lease violation other than non-payment of rent. This is a required step in the eviction process.