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    Feb 9, 2008, 02:54 PM
    Tenant left apartment with no notice
    I have a tenant that I have not seen, or heard from in 2 weeks, they are 2 months behind
    On their rent and a lot of there stuff is still in the apartment and in the hallway. In the state
    Of Massachusetts do I have the right to enter the apartment and get rid of her stuff, so I
    Can fix it up. Or do I have to wait longer or go through a court. Please someone help answer this question for me.
    Thanks
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    Feb 9, 2008, 03:03 PM
    Massachusetts Residential Landlord-Tenant Law Law Summary and Law Digest

    Rules regarding abandonment of premises.

    Abandonment is typically defined as absence of the tenant from the premises for a period when rent has not been paid. Provided the statutory definition is met, a Landlord is allowed to reposses the premises and store tenant's belongings. A Tenant may recover same before the expiration of a 'certain time period', but must reimburse landlord for the cost of storage.
    From what I understand the typical certain time is 30 days from notifying them or going through the magistrate depending on your state law.

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    Feb 9, 2008, 04:07 PM
    If at all possible go though court, about the time you do it without court protection, they sue you for a 10,000 table or some electric equipment and so on.
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