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Bernier v. Lombardi, 793 A.2d 201 (2002)

Citation
Bernier v. Lombardi, 793 A.2d 201 (2002)
Parent Document
Bernier v. Lombardi, 793 A.2d 201 (2002)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2002-03-27

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This case originated in the District Court, where the tenant filed a verified complaint claiming that the landlord had attempted a self-help eviction. The tenant leased a portion of the landlord’s premises in Cranston. No written rental or lease agreement existed. The tenancy commenced on March 1, 1999, and terminated on August 31, 1999. The tenant resided on the first floor of the building, and his rent was $300 per month. On August 6, 1999, the tenant filed a verified complaint seeking a temporary restraining order, alleging that the landlord had engaged in a self-help eviction by (a) changing the locks, *202