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Facing an eviction in Taunton? The Taunton District Court hears summary-process cases for the Taunton area in Bristol 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.
Massachusetts evictions are decided through summary process under Chapter 239 of the General Laws. The Taunton District Court hears these landlord–tenant cases for Taunton and nearby Bristol 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.
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 Taunton 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.
Many Taunton-area cases can be filed in the Southeast 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 Southeast Housing Court page for its sitting locations and the towns it covers, or browse the full Massachusetts court directory.
The Taunton District Court is located at 40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780. The clerk's office can be reached at (508) 977-6000.
Yes. The Taunton District Court hears Massachusetts summary-process (eviction) cases for the Taunton area. Tenants and landlords in Bristol County can often also file in the Southeast Housing Court, which specializes in housing cases.
Massachusetts summary process moves quickly — frequently only a few weeks from the entry (filing) date to the first hearing. The exact timeline in Taunton depends on proper service, the tenant's answer date, whether discovery is requested (which adds about two weeks), and the court's calendar.
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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.