If you are a tenant who missed an eviction hearing and the court entered a default judgment against you, you can use this form to ask the court to remove the default judgment and give you a new hearing.

This form is for tenants who have a good reason for missing the hearing and a defense for why they should not be evicted.

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More information:

• How to file a Motion to Remove Default in an eviction case
• Original form

Can I use this tool?

Any tenant who missed an eviction hearing can use this form.

How to select the right court form

Before you start

Before you start this form, it can help if you have the decision that the judge made in front of you.

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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