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

Facing an eviction in Quincy? The Quincy District Court hears summary-process cases for the Quincy area in Norfolk 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 Quincy District Court

Massachusetts evictions are decided through summary process under Chapter 239 of the General Laws. The Quincy District Court hears these landlord–tenant cases for Quincy and nearby Norfolk 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. Quincy District Court sits at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway in Quincy Center, near the Quincy Center MBTA Red Line station. Many Quincy-area eviction cases are also heard by the Metro South Housing Court's Canton session, which covers Quincy and much of Norfolk County.

The Quincy 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 Quincy 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 Norfolk County

Many Quincy-area cases can be filed in the Metro South 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 Metro South 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 Quincy, 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 Quincy District Court located?

The Quincy District Court is located at 1 Dennis Ryan Pkwy., Quincy, MA 02169. The clerk's office can be reached at (617) 471-1650.

Does the Quincy District Court handle evictions?

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

How long does an eviction take through the Quincy 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 Quincy 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.