Lowell District Court — Eviction & Summary Process Info (Lowell, MA)

Facing an eviction in Lowell? The Lowell District Court hears summary-process cases for the Lowell area in Middlesex County. Below you'll find the courthouse address and contact details, the eviction timeline, and where to get an attorney-reviewed packet built for your case.

Evictions at the Lowell District Court

Massachusetts evictions are decided through summary process under Chapter 239 of the General Laws. The Lowell District Court hears these landlord–tenant cases for Lowell and nearby Middlesex County communities. Whether you're a tenant who's been served or a landlord preparing to file, the same rules — and the same short deadlines — apply.

Local note. The Northeast Housing Court holds a Lowell session at 370 Jackson Street — the same complex many Lowell-area renters and owners already use — covering Lowell and the surrounding Merrimack Valley communities.

The Lowell eviction process, step by step

Every case starts with a Notice to Quit (14 days for nonpayment of rent; generally 30 days or one rental period for a no-fault termination). After the notice expires, the landlord serves a Summary Process Summons and Complaint and enters the case on a Monday entry date. The tenant then has until the answer date to file defenses and counterclaims, and the first hearing — often beginning with mediation — follows shortly after. For the full sequence, read the landlord summary-process timeline and the tenant guide to answering a Notice to Quit.

Tenants in Lowell frequently have more leverage than they expect — habitability, security-deposit (c. 186 §15B), and retaliation counterclaims can offset, or exceed, the rent at issue. Landlords win by filing clean: correct notice, correct entry date, and records that answer the predictable defenses.

Housing Court option for Middlesex County

Many Lowell-area cases can be filed in the Northeast Housing Court instead of (or in addition to) the District Court. The Housing Court specializes in landlord–tenant matters and has Housing Specialists who mediate. See the Northeast Housing Court page for its sitting locations and the towns it covers, or browse the full Massachusetts court directory.

Whether you're defending or filing in Lowell, your packet is drafted to your facts and your court — and signed by a licensed MA attorney. Start free → and see your deadline, exposure, and next step.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Lowell District Court located?

The Lowell District Court is located at 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852. The clerk's office can be reached at (978) 459-4101.

Does the Lowell District Court handle evictions?

Yes. The Lowell District Court hears Massachusetts summary-process (eviction) cases for the Lowell area. Tenants and landlords in Middlesex County can often also file in the Northeast Housing Court, which specializes in housing cases.

How long does an eviction take through the Lowell District Court?

Massachusetts summary process moves quickly — frequently only a few weeks from the entry (filing) date to the first hearing. The exact timeline in Lowell depends on proper service, the tenant's answer date, whether discovery is requested (which adds about two weeks), and the court's calendar.

Court address and phone compiled from official Massachusetts Trial Court (mass.gov) listings; details can change, so verify with the court. This page is general information, not legal advice.