Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session
Filing information for Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session in New Bedford, MA. Part of the Bristol County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courthouse Details
Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session
139 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02746
Mailing Address
139 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02746
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served
Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford and Westport
How to File at Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing for small claims is mandatory for attorneys but optional for self-represented litigants. A one-time provider fee of $22.00 is charged for each new eFiled case.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Bristol County has 7 courts.
See all 7 courts in Bristol County →For statewide rules, see the full Massachusetts small claims court guide →