Improve the address information
Confirm unit numbers, alternate addresses, employment information, vehicles, phone numbers, and recent communications.
Difficult Service
What If a Tenant Avoids Service?
Practical steps for improving a difficult tenant-service assignment without making assumptions about the legally permitted method.
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- Official-source references
- Practical assignment planning
Landlord Resource
Practical guidance for Massachusetts property owners
Use this page for general planning and assignment preparation. Verify current law, court rules, lease requirements, and case-specific advice with qualified counsel.
Vary lawful attempt timing
When appropriate, attempts may be scheduled at different times based on reliable information about the recipient’s routine.
Document every attempt
Detailed notes can help counsel evaluate what occurred and determine whether additional attempts, investigation, or court authorization should be considered.
Do not improvise the legal method
Avoidance does not automatically authorize another form of service. Counsel should decide whether further attempts, alternate service, or another legal step is appropriate.
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