How many days of written notice must a landlord provide before eviction proceedings can begin?

In Massachusetts, the requirement for a landlord to provide written notice before initiating eviction proceedings depends on the specific circumstances. Generally, for most lease violations, a landlord must provide a tenant with a minimum of 14 days written notice, often referred to as a "14-Day Notice to Quit." This notice is required to inform the tenant of the specific reasons for the eviction and provides the tenant with the opportunity to remedy the situation within that time frame, allowing for a fair chance to address any lease violations.

While options like 30 days, 60 days, or 7 days may apply in different contexts or specific types of landlord-tenant relationships (such as month-to-month leases or other agreements), the most common and immediate requirement for lease violations, particularly for non-payment of rent, is indeed a 14-day notice. This standard is in line with Massachusetts General Laws, ensuring that tenants have adequate notice to respond to eviction actions.