This interview helps someone in Massachusetts file an objection to a petition to seal an eviction action or to deem a judgment satisfied.

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Can I use this tool?

Use this interview if you were part of a Massachusetts summary process (eviction) case and want to object to a petition to seal (make private) the eviction record.

You may object to either:

• a Petition to Seal Eviction Record, or
• a Petition for Judgment or Agreement to be Deemed Satisfied.

You must have been the landlord or tenant in the original eviction case to use this form.

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Before you start

Before you get started, please gather:

1. The court department and division for your eviction case
2. The docket number from your case paperwork
3. The names of the plaintiff (landlord) and defendant (tenant/occupant)
4. A copy of the petition you are objecting to so you can identify who filed it
5. Contact information for yourself and the other party or their lawyer
6. Any notes about how you plan to send notice (mailing address, email, or plans to hand deliver)

When you are finished, you will need to:

1. Sign and file the objection with the court where the case was heard
2. Serve a copy of the objection on the other party or their attorney by mail, in person, or by email

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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