Summary Process for Possession of Land

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Section
1

Persons Entitled to Summary Process

Section
1a

Land or Tenements Used for Residential Purposes; Action by Lessor Under This Chapter to Recover Possession; Conditions and Restrictions

Section
2

Jurisdiction; Venue; Form of Writ

Section
2a

Reprisal for Reporting Violations of Law, for Tenant's Union Activity, or Actions Taken Pursuant to Laws Protecting Tenants Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault or Stalking; Defense; Presumption

Section
3

Judgment and Execution; Costs; Appeal

Section
4

Storage of Property Removed; Notice of Presence and Condition of Animals; Liens and Enforcement; Penalties

Section
5

Appeal; Bond; Actions Thereon; Waiver; Appeal of Waiver or Periodic Payments; Notice of Decision

Section
6

Condition of Bond in Action for Possession After Foreclosure of Mortgage; After Purchase

Section
6a

Condition of Bond After Foreclosure of Tax Title

Section
7

Judgments; Effect

Section
8

Three Years Quiet Possession; Effect

Section
8a

Rent Withholding; Grounds; Amount Claimed; Presumptions and Burden of Proof; Procedures

Section
9

Stay of Proceedings

Section
10

Stay of Proceedings; Hearings

Section
11

Stay of Proceedings; Deposit of Applicant

Section
12

Stay of Proceedings; Validity of Waiver in Lease

Section
13

Stay of Proceedings; Costs

Section
14

Inspection of Property for Presence of Abandoned Animals