Seal Your Eviction Record: Protect Your Housing Future
As of May 5, 2025, a new Massachusetts law allows tenants to seal certain eviction records. This means your Housing Court case can be hidden from public view, including from landlords and tenant screening companies.
What Is Eviction Sealing?
Eviction sealing means that your court record is no longer available to the public. Landlords, tenant screening agencies, and others cannot see sealed records. Eviction sealing helps protect your ability to find and keep stable housing.
You May Qualify to Seal Your Eviction Record If:
- Your case was dismissed or you won in court
- The landlord voluntarily dismissed the case
- You followed the terms of a court agreement and the case was dismissed
- Your case is one of the following types:
- No-fault eviction (e.g., lease ended or landlord wanted the unit back)
- Non-payment eviction (whether you paid or couldn’t pay)
- Fault eviction (based on a claimed lease violation)
- Chapter 139, Section 19 case (alleging certain crimes)
Sealing is not automatic. The court must approve your request.
You can start your petition online or call us to learn more and get connected to help.