Massachusetts S1048 establishes a two-tier process for summary process cases, preventing judgments and executions if rental assistance is pending.

Massachusetts S1048 introduces a two-tier process for handling summary process cases, focusing on preventing evictions that might be avoided through rental assistance. The first tier involves parties determining the status of the case, exploring resources, and attempting mediation. The second tier requires the Clerk’s Office to notify parties of the trial date for unresolved cases. Notably, if a rental assistance application is pending, the court must grant a continuance, no judgment can be entered, and no execution can issue.

Massachusetts S1048 establishes a two-tier process for summary process cases, preventing judgments and executions if rental assistance is pending.

Massachusetts S1048 introduces a two-tier process for handling summary process cases, focusing on preventing evictions that might be avoided through rental assistance. The first tier involves parties determining the status of the case, exploring resources, and attempting mediation. The second tier requires the Clerk’s Office to notify parties of the trial date for unresolved cases. Notably, if a rental assistance application is pending, the court must grant a continuance, no judgment can be entered, and no execution can issue.