I'm a pastor, a member of my congregation is mentally ill, "she doesn't know" whether or not she is being evicted. She

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Customer: I'm a pastor, a member of my congregation is mentally ill, "she doesn't know" whether or not she is being evicted. She appears to think the housing manager "will tell her".. question 1 - isn't she supposed to get something in writing.
JA: What state is the property located in? And has anyone consulted a local attorney about this?
Customer: Massachusetts, and she's in public housing
JA: What are the terms of the lease? Any issues related to maintenance or upkeep?
Customer: I'm not sure, but she mentioned the housing manager requested she make a concerted effort to keep her apartment clean, so I've hired cleaning people for her to assist..
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Other than she has no place else to go,, I didn't think public housing could make her homeless. Any assistance is appreciated.
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Hello.  My name is***** am happy to be assisting you today and thank you for using Just Answer.  As an attorney with more than 20 years of experience, it is important for me to understand the details of your situation so I can be sure to provide the best information I can for you.  Once I provide a response, you are welcome to reply back with any follow-up questions.

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She definitely is required to be provided a formal notice.  Is she paying her rent?

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consistently on time.
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Given you helped with cleaning and she is paying her rent, there is not likely any basis for an eviction.  I am going to send you a link to her rights as a tenant so that hopefully it will help you be able to help her.

I hope this information helps.  Please let me know if there is any part of your question I failed to answer or that may be unclear.  If you need additional assistance, feel free to reply to this message.  Do note that I am away from my computer from time to time and will respond to any follow-up questions as soon as they come to my attention.  

Please note:  This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.  No course of action is being proposed and no attorney-client relationship or privilege has been formed as a result of this conversation.

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Tenants' rights in Massachusetts:  https://www.mass.gov/eviction-for-tenants

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After hearing from her this morning, it appears the social worker and the property manager have been working in tandem to create this threat of eviction. I learned today that at all it has all been verbal.Thank you so much for your reply and you're good assistance!
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I am glad I could help and she is so blessed to have you and your congregation looking out for her.

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