Massachusetts Notice to Cure or Quit
Create a free Massachusetts notice to cure or quit. Massachusetts does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Massachusetts requirement
Massachusetts does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Massachusetts has NO general statutory cure-or-quit notice period for lease violations other than nonpayment. For a for-cause/lease-violation eviction the landlord terminates per the lease's own terms (leases commonly specify a 7-day notice to quit), or terminates a tenancy at will by the 30-day no-cause notice. There is no statewide statutory right to cure a non-rent lease breach, so no fixed day count is set by statute (set to -1).
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⚠ Massachusetts does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Massachusetts has NO general statutory cure-or-quit notice period for lease violations other than nonpayment. For a for-cause/lease-violation eviction the landlord terminates per the lease's own terms (leases commonly specify a 7-day notice to quit), or terminates a tenancy at will by the 30-day no-cause notice. There is no statewide statutory right to cure a non-rent lease breach, so no fixed day count is set by statute (set to -1).
Notice to Cure or Quit (Massachusetts)
NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within the time required by law, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under M.G.L. c.186 §§ 11, 12 (notice to quit); summary process under M.G.L. c.239.
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: A notice to quit may be served by a constable or sheriff (often by leaving it at the tenant's last and usual address) or sent by the landlord, including by first-class/certified mail; many landlords use in-hand or constable service to ensure proof. After the notice period, the landlord must serve the Summary Process Summons and Complaint per Uniform Summary Process Rule 2 / Mass. R. Civ. P. 4 (constable or sheriff; if not made in hand, a first-class mailing copy is also required), then file in District/Housing Court. A residential nonpayment notice to quit must be accompanied by the state's Notice to Quit Attestation Form.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
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_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Massachusetts and local rules first.
Massachusetts Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
Massachusetts does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Massachusetts has NO general statutory cure-or-quit notice period for lease violations other than nonpayment. For a for-cause/lease-violation eviction the landlord terminates per the lease's own terms (leases commonly specify a 7-day notice to quit), or terminates a tenancy at will by the 30-day no-cause notice. There is no statewide statutory right to cure a non-rent lease breach, so no fixed day count is set by statute (set to -1). The notice is served under M.G.L. c.186 §§ 11, 12 (notice to quit); summary process under M.G.L. c.239.
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in Massachusetts
A notice to quit may be served by a constable or sheriff (often by leaving it at the tenant's last and usual address) or sent by the landlord, including by first-class/certified mail; many landlords use in-hand or constable service to ensure proof. After the notice period, the landlord must serve the Summary Process Summons and Complaint per Uniform Summary Process Rule 2 / Mass. R. Civ. P. 4 (constable or sheriff; if not made in hand, a first-class mailing copy is also required), then file in District/Housing Court. A residential nonpayment notice to quit must be accompanied by the state's Notice to Quit Attestation Form. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Massachusetts notice to cure or quit?
Massachusetts does not set a standard statutory period for this notice — confirm the requirement before serving. Massachusetts has NO general statutory cure-or-quit notice period for lease violations other than nonpayment. For a for-cause/lease-violation eviction the landlord terminates per the lease's own terms (leases commonly specify a 7-day notice to quit), or terminates a tenancy at will by the 30-day no-cause notice. There is no statewide statutory right to cure a non-rent lease breach, so no fixed day count is set by statute (set to -1).
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Massachusetts court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Massachusetts allows.
Disclaimer
This Massachusetts notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Massachusetts and local requirements before serving.
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