Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
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Tenant's Rights in Massachusetts
- Tenant's Rights Booklets and HandoutsBrowse resources from Legal Tactics: Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts, 2017. This handbook provides practical information about tenants' rights in private housing—housing that is owned by an individual or a privately-owned company.
Mass Legal Help frequently updates some of the different chapters, booklets and forms, so many of the resources at this link are more recent than 2017.
Emergency Assistance
- How to Apply for Emergency Housing Payment AssistanceMassachusetts can help you with overdue rent payments (as well as overdue utilities or mortgage payments). Learn how to submit a complete application.
- Local Housing ResourcesLists numerous emergency housing resources and programs if you need help with rent or mortgage payments.
- Massachusetts Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Massachusetts can help you with past due rent payments and utility bills. Find out if you are eligible for emergency housing payment assistance.
Eviction Assistance
- Facing an Eviction Informational VideosTenants facing eviction are encouraged to stay in their homes, apply for rental assistance, and get legal help. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Help Making Your Home Safe & DecentA new website that helps tenants document bad conditions in their home and take action to get the repairs they need.
- Homes for All MassachusettsDid you receive an eviction notice or a summons to court? Have you been threatened with eviction or foreclosure? Are you behind on rent or mortgage and worried? Don't panic or leave. You have rights, and help is available. Links to organizations in your area with free information, support, and help.
- Tenants' guide to EvictionA landlord cannot lock you out or throw you out of your apartment without a judge's order. If you are being evicted, Massachusetts law provides you with some protections.
Foreclosure Assistance
- Preventing ForeclosureAre you struggling to make payments or behind on your mortgage? Read these tips from the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on how to help prevent foreclosure.
- Last Updated: Sep 3, 2024 10:12 AM
- URL: https://libguides.stcc.edu/community_resources
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