South County Constable Office provides professional, by the book eviction services for landlords and property managers in Southbridge, Worcester County, and Western Massachusetts.
If your rental property is owned by an LLC, corporation, or trust, the court generally requires that the entity be represented by a licensed attorney in Housing Court summary process cases. Showing up yourself and trying to speak for the LLC can result in delay or your case being stopped.
Before you file, please review this explanation:
Why LLC landlords need an attorney in Massachusetts Housing Court
This does not stop you from using South County Constable Office for service of process. It simply affects who is allowed to represent the ownership entity in front of the judge.
Evictions move on a timeline. If one step is missed or done wrong, the whole case can be delayed or dismissed. My role as a constable is to make sure every notice and court paper is served correctly and documented, so your attorney and the court have what they need to move the case forward.
Below is the basic flow of a typical Massachusetts residential eviction. Keep in mind that specific deadlines and options can vary by case and court, and you should get legal advice for your particular situation.
The process usually starts when the landlord serves a Notice to Quit. This tells the tenant why the tenancy is being terminated and when the deadline to move or cure ends. The notice must meet both statutory and lease requirements.
If the tenant does not move by the notice deadline, the landlord files a Summary Process Complaint in the appropriate Housing Court or District Court. This opens the court case and generates a trial timeline.
After filing, the court schedules a First Tier Court Event. The court mails a notice with the date, time, and location. That First Tier notice usually must be formally served on the tenant by a constable, and a proper Return of Service must be filed.
If the case results in judgment for the landlord, the court can issue an Execution for Possession. This is the document that authorizes a constable to schedule and carry out a physical move out if the tenant does not leave voluntarily.
Working with licensed movers, the constable enforces the Execution, supervises the move out, and turns over possession to the landlord or property manager. Entry, handling of property, and documentation are done by the book, following current court requirements and best practices.
Within that timeline, I handle the parts that involve service and enforcement:
You or your attorney can send documents by email, USPS, courier, or in person, and we can tailor attempts around court deadlines and any special concerns at the property.
If you already have an attorney, I am happy to work directly with their office for scheduling and service. If you are a landlord who is not yet represented, especially if your property is owned by an LLC, corporation, or trust, you should speak with counsel before filing anything with the court.
For service of process and execution work:
South County Constable Office
Chief Constable Alan R. Jeskey
Phone: 774-230-0623
Email: office@maconstable.com
You can also start a new service request on the site and attach your documents, or ask about deadlines and logistics before you file.
Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Eviction law and court practices can change, and your case may involve additional rules or exceptions. Always consult with a licensed Massachusetts attorney about specific legal questions, especially when your property is owned by an LLC, corporation, or trust.