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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)

Citation
Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)
Parent Document
Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
1983-10-03

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Although the McGrath case involved the improper retention of a portion of a security deposit for unpaid rent, pursuant to G.L.c. 186, § 15B (4) (i), and the instant case involves retention of all of a security deposit for damages to the leased premises, pursuant to G.L.c. 186, § 15B (4) (iii), the defendant contends that a finding of bad faith is necessary here because the statute, applied in McGrath, provides for multiple damages for both types of improper withholding. See G.L.c. 186, § 15B (6) (e) and (7). We disagree.