Mass. Gen. Laws c. 121B § 32E
Jurisdiction over civil actions; appellate review
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Section 32E. Civil actions under section thirty-two C or thirty-two D shall be instituted in the housing or superior court departments having jurisdiction where the residential premises are located. Orders and judgments entered in such actions shall be subject to appellate review as if the interlocutory order or judgment was entered in the superior court department.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 121B § 32E establishes which courts have authority to hear civil actions brought under the related displacement and relocation provisions of Chapter 121B. Specifically, such cases must be filed in either the Housing Court or the Superior Court that covers the geographic area where the residential property is located. Any orders or judgments issued in those proceedings can be appealed through the same appellate process that applies to Superior Court decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 121B § 32E, civil actions arising from Sections 32C or 32D must be brought in the Housing Court or Superior Court with jurisdiction over the location of the affected property. Operators who become parties to such proceedings generally ensure that filings are made in the correct court to avoid procedural complications. Understanding that appellate review follows Superior Court standards can help property managers anticipate the procedural framework if a case proceeds beyond the trial level.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 121B § 32E specifies that civil actions under the related relocation provisions must be filed in the Housing Court or Superior Court where the residential premises are situated, which tells tenants where such cases can be pursued. Because appellate review follows Superior Court procedures, tenants involved in these actions have access to a defined appeals process if an initial ruling is unfavorable. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid offices familiar with Housing Court practice can help explain what these procedural rules mean in the context of a particular case.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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