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The Metro South Housing Court hears summary-process (eviction) cases for the Brockton area and many Norfolk County communities. Below are its main office, every sitting location, and the towns each session covers.
| Session | Address | Phone | Typical days | Towns served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 215 Main St., Suite 160, Brockton, MA 02301 | (508) 894-4170 | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30 | Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman |
| Canton | 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021 | (781) 830-0025 | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30 | Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Franklin, Holbrook, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Weymouth and nearby Norfolk County towns |
| Stoughton | 1288 Central St., Stoughton, MA 02072 | (781) 830-0025 | Second Friday of each month | Stoughton |
Compiled from official Massachusetts Trial Court (mass.gov) listings. Session days and hours can change — confirm with the court before you go.
Massachusetts evictions follow summary process under Chapter 239. The case starts with a Notice to Quit, then a Summary Process Summons and Complaint with a Monday entry date, an answer date for the tenant’s defenses, and a hearing that often begins with mediation. For the full sequence, see our landlord timeline and the tenant guide to answering a Notice to Quit.
Most tenants and landlords in this area can choose between the Housing Court and the local District Court. The Housing Court specializes in these cases and has Housing Specialists who mediate. If your property sits in one of the towns listed above, this division is usually the right venue.
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