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There is a small claims court in every District Court and Boston Municipal Court. You can file in the District Court where you or the Defendant lives or works or has her business. For landlord tenant cases, you can file in the District or Housing Court where the apartment is.

There are statute of limitations when it comes to filing claims. You have up to three years from the date of the incident to file a claim in small claims court for personal injury and property damage cases. You have six years from the date of the incident to file for oral and written contracts.

The filing fee for small claims of $500 and under is $40. The filing fee for claims of $501 to $2000 is $50. The filing fee for claims of $2001 to $5000 is $100. The filing fee for claims of $5001 to $7000 is $150.

If a payment hearing wasn't scheduled, you can ask for a Writ of Execution 30 days after the judgment date. Give the Writ of Execution to a constable or a deputy sheriff to seize and sell the judgment debtor's property to pay the judgment.

No Attorney Required: You can speak on your own behalf in Small Claims Court and you do not need an attorney to bring a small claims case in Massachusetts, though you are permitted to retain an attorney if you wish.

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