Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 239 - Summary Process for Possession of Land
Section 6 - Condition of Bond in Action for Possession After Foreclosure of Mortgage; After Purchase

Section 6. If the action is for the possession of land after foreclosure of a mortgage thereon, the condition of the bond shall be for the entry of the action and payment to the plaintiff, if final judgment is in his favor, of all costs and of a reasonable amount as rent of the land from the day when the mortgage was foreclosed until possession of the land is obtained by the plaintiff. If the action is for possession of land after purchase, the condition of the bond shall be for the entry of the action and payment to the plaintiff, if final judgment is in his favor, of all costs and of a reasonable amount as rent of the land from the day that the purchaser obtained title to the premises until the delivery of possession thereof to him, together with all damage and loss which he may sustain by withholding of possession of the land or tenement demanded, and by any injury done thereto during such withholding with all costs. Upon final judgment for the plaintiff, all money then due to him may be recovered in an action on the bond.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases

Title III - Remedies Relating to Real Property

Chapter 239 - Summary Process for Possession of Land

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