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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Bos. Hous. Auth. v. Y.A., 121 N.E.3d 1237 (2019)

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Bos. Hous. Auth. v. Y.A., 121 N.E.3d 1237 (2019)
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Bos. Hous. Auth. v. Y.A., 121 N.E.3d 1237 (2019)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2019-05-10

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Thus, Y.A. may or may not be successful in using VAWA to stave off eviction. Such success will depend on the circumstances surrounding the domestic violence alleged by Y.A. and whether the motion judge finds that it contributed to Y.A.'s failure to make the agreed-upon payments.18 Accordingly, in our order we remanded the case for further inquiry and findings whether domestic violence contributed to Y.A.'s failure to make agreed-upon payments.19 If the judge determines that Y.A. is entitled to protection under VAWA, the BHA should be well-equipped to assist her. Indeed, the BHA has "several policies and programs to assist applicants and residents in situations of domestic violence and family justice." Boston Housing Authority, Domestic Violence and Family Justice, http://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Departments/Public-Safety/Domestic-Violence-and-Family-Justice.aspx [https://perma.cc/L2U5-RN95].