So we have someone creating problems (yes same ones) they are putting things in the limited parking area (against rent contract rules) They are using 2nd floor porch as a workshop causeing sawdust (slippery) on outside stairs leading up to it, Leaving seeds from bird feeder over same attracting squirrels, chipmunks and maybe rats.

(nuance) Doing other things in violation of rent rules (MTM)

Sent certified letters pointing out these things,and notice to cure (No response),

So what can you do in this world of pandemic rules in which courts are closed? BTW they haven't paid rent in 3 months.

In the past, when there was no pandemic, I would handle these problems in stages. Stage 1, inform the tenant of the violation and give them choices on solving them. Example, move the bird feeder from an area where it causes problems to another specified area.

Stage 2, After a week with no improvement from the tenant, I would then send them a "Letter", "Text'ed Message" and/or Email. Asking them to take immediate action.

Stage 3, Now that I see my tenant doesn't respect me or authority, I would send my tenant an "official Notice - 5 Days to Cure Violation or Move"!

So at this point you tried simple conversation, A written reminder and saw no improvement. Then you followed the regulations and gave your tenant one final chance to comply to this HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATION.

Then after the 5 Day Notice Expires, you document the issues via lots of pictures and witnesses. Sawdust, bird feeder and seed all over the place. Rats, mice and squirrels.

Carol exactly what does your rental agreement say happens when a tenant does these types of things? I presume that you are giving them a a certain amount of time to remove their unattended items or to desist these undesirable activities. If they aren't responding to your letters then hire a constable or a sheriff to serve the notices to cure. Judging by what you have written in the past about this tenant, I would be inclined to have the notices served thru the sheriff's department. I find that when a uniformed office carrying a sidearm shows up tenants tend to take notice.

If my tenants do not remove the unwanted items after being told to do so then I just pack up their unattended crap & dispose of it. My rental agreements have wording that covers this and yours should as well. If yours don't then I suggest you revamp your rental agreements.

Do you have an attorney helping you with these types of issues / problems? If so are they thoroughly familiar with MA LL / Tenant rules, regulations & laws? If not then you need to find new legal representation that regularly handles LL / Tenant matters in both your local district courts as well as in the MA housing court if your area has one.

You need to talk to your lawyer about using Section 19 of chapter 139 of the MGL to get rid of this tenant before they put you out of business. If they don't think that this law applies then have them pursue obtaining an injunctive relief order. Depending upon your age, your attorney could possibly pursue some sort of elder abuse angle to get this matter resolved. Since Governor FAKER & other branches of the government have made it virtually impossible to evict for non payment, you need to be more creative.

I can't believe that any competent attorney who is familiar with how our courts work doesn't know a way to get you out from under this mess.

Ca has the right ticket. A process and patience. Watch the movie "My Cousin Vinny" when he's having lunch on the picnic bench-- He says procedure is like rebuilding a carburetor.

Miss the right step and the jet goes right into the head!!!!

Pay them enough to make them leave or deal with it until the Govt says you can have your property owner rights back.

In some states you can still evict for committing waste on the property. Sounds like that it what your tenants are doing here.

Landlord of the flies stated that they are month-to-month.... I would give them 30 days notice to move, and when they don’t I would kick out the squatters. Or as Robert J said evict for health violations. In our state the courts will still evict for health and safety or illegal activity. Are they using illegal drugs possibly?

You can also start a civil action against them and sue for unpaid rent in civil court.