If a judge has given your landlord the right to evict you, you can use this interview to appeal or ask for a stay (temporary delay) in your eviction.

It will help you make a motion for the appeals court and a notice of appeal that will be filed with the trial court. It can also make a request for a fee waiver (affidavit of indigency).

The motion is filed with the Appeals Court and can be efiled.

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More information:

• Challenging a court ordered eviction

Can I use this tool?

You can use this interview if the housing or district court judge's decision is final. You must also file a notice of appeal in the housing or district court.

If you earn less than 150% of the federal poverty level or have enough expenses, you can electronically file this document for free.

This interview will make the affidavit of indigency, or fee waiver form, for you.

How to select the right court form

Before you start

Before you start, you need to get documents from your case in the Housing or District court, including:

• The docket, or history of decisions by the judge (you can get this online)
• A copy of the landlord's summons and complaint
• A copy of your answer, if you filed one
• A copy of the decision by the judge
• A copy of any documents you filed to ask the trial court to delay your eviction

What happens after you finish

After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.

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