One year ago, Massachusetts made history when a landmark eviction record sealing law was enacted, giving tenants the opportunity to seal eviction records from public view in certain types of cases. Today, we were proud to celebrate the impact of this law – and to launch a new resource to help spread the word so that more tenants can access it.
In its first year, 6,284 petitions have already been filed, demonstrating both the urgency and the impact of this critical tool for housing justice.
To mark this anniversary, MLRI is launching a new podcast mini-series – Let’s Clear the Record: Empowering Tenants through Eviction Record Sealing. Through expert insights, real stories, and meaningful conversations, the series breaks down the law and highlights why eviction record sealing is a critical tool for housing justice. In the first episode, we’re joined by community partners to explore why this law exists, who it was designed to serve, and why intentional outreach is essential to reaching the tenants who need it most.
Eviction record sealing is only as powerful as the number of people who know it’s available. Listen to Episode One on your preferred podcast platform or watch on Youtube and help us spread the word.
For more information about the law and to find out if you may be eligible, visit SealMyEviction.org.