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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Jablonski v. Casey, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 744 (2005)

Citation
Jablonski v. Casey, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 744 (2005)
Parent Document
Jablonski v. Casey, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 744 (2005)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2005-10-13

Full Text

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The existence of a material or substantial breach is a question of fact and must be determined in the circumstances and facts of each case. “Factors . . . aiding the court’s determination of the materiality of an alleged breach . . . include: (a) the seriousness of the claimed defects and their effect on the dwelling’s habitability; (b) the length of time the defects persist; (c) whether the landlord . . . received written or oral notice of the defects; (d) [whether] the residence could be made habitable within a reasonable time; and (e) whether the defects resulted from abnormal conduct or use by the tenant.” Boston Hous. Authy. v. Hemingway, supra at 200-201 (footnotes omitted).