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MLRI: Sealing Eviction Records in Massachusetts Under the New Law

MLRI Advocacy Training

  • Product Number: 2250083P01
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    Eviction records can serve as long-term barriers to tenants seeking future housing. But, as of May 5, 2025, a new law went into effect that allows tenants to file a petition to seal certain eviction records. The training is for advocates, community groups, law students, paralegals, and attorneys. It focuses on how to determine eligibility, how to help tenants prepare to seal their eviction records, and how to use the court’s new online “Guided Interview” to complete a petition. The training also includes information about how tenant screening impacts tenants and how to challenge denials of housing.

    • In-person attendees receive a print copy of the updated 2025 Legal Tactics: Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts.
    • There is a 20% discount for groups of 4 or more attendees

    ABOUT BASIC PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY TRAININGS

    MCLE and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) collaborate annually with a training series designed for both community-based organizations and public/private sector legal advocates who assist low income Massachusetts residents. The training series covers the nuts and bolts of federal and state public benefits, tax credits, tenant and utilities rights and more.

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