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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Kelly v. Jones, 80 Mass. App. Ct. 476 (2011)

Citation
Kelly v. Jones, 80 Mass. App. Ct. 476 (2011)
Parent Document
Kelly v. Jones, 80 Mass. App. Ct. 476 (2011)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2011-09-26

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The statute provides in pertinent part: “Any lessor or landlord of any *479building or part thereof occupied for dwelling purposes . . . who directly or indirectly interferes with the quiet enjoyment of any residential premises by the occupant. . . shall ... be liable for actual and consequential damages or three month’s rent, whichever is greater, and the costs of the action, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, all of which may be applied in setoff to or in recoupment against any claim for rent owed or owing.” G. L. c. 186, § 14, as amended through St. 1973, c. 778, § 2.