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Small claims by state · checked

Court: Small claims session (District Court, Boston Municipal Court, Housing Court). Claims up to $7,000. Each fact below links to the official source we read. Anything we could not confirm says “Check with your court”.

Limit

$7,000

Disputes of $7,000 or less; awards can exceed $7,000 for car-accident property damage or with statutory multiple damages or attorney’s fees (for example under the Consumer Protection Law).

Source: Small Claims Court · checked 26 Oct 2026

Filing fee

$40 to $150

$40 (up to $500), $50 ($501 to $2,000), $100 ($2,001 to $5,000), $150 ($5,001 to $7,000).

Source: Small Claims Court · checked 26 Oct 2026

Lawyers

Lawyers allowed

You do not need an attorney, though you are permitted to retain one.

Source: Small Claims Court · checked 26 Oct 2026

Serving a corporation

Check with your court Not verified

We could not confirm this from an official source. Ask the court clerk before you file.

Demand before suing

Demand recommended

Required only for Consumer Protection Law (c. 93A) claims, where you should bring your 30-day demand letter; otherwise not stated as required.

Source: Small Claims Court · checked 26 Oct 2026

Official self-help

Court self-help page

www.mass.gov/info-details/small-claims-court

Official page · checked 26 Oct 2026

Suing Meta from Massachusetts

Meta’s terms point disputes to California courts or arbitration and cap its liability, so a Massachusetts small-claims case is leverage, not a sure thing. Read the small-claims checklist before you pay a fee, then draft your demand letter in the free kit: pick Massachusetts and it checks your loss amount against the limit.

Fees and limits change, and local courts can add costs. Confirm with the court clerk before you file.

LockoutCase is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

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Massachusetts small claims, answered

What is the small-claims limit in Massachusetts?
Disputes of $7,000 or less; awards can exceed $7,000 for car-accident property damage or with statutory multiple damages or attorney’s fees (for example under the Consumer Protection Law).
How much does it cost to file a small claim in Massachusetts?
$40 (up to $500), $50 ($501 to $2,000), $100 ($2,001 to $5,000), $150 ($5,001 to $7,000). Local courts can add costs.
Can I bring a lawyer to small claims in Massachusetts?
You do not need an attorney, though you are permitted to retain one.
Where do these facts come from?
Each fact on this page links to the official court, statute or government source we read. We last checked Massachusetts on 26 Oct 2026. Anything we could not confirm says “Check with your court”.
Is this legal advice?
No. LockoutCase is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. It shows general information from official sources; confirm with the court clerk before you file.