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Massachusetts’ eviction record sealing law — which took effect last May — is a critical tool for stabilizing Western Massachusetts residents. An eviction filing, even one from years ago, can mean the difference between being approved for or rejected from future housing.

This matters deeply in Western Massachusetts, where many tenants face steep barriers to stable housing.

Eviction filings remain stubbornly high. According to a report from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, eviction filings statewide averaged over 3,000 per month in 2025, far above pre-pandemic levels. Western Massachusetts communi

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