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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 32D

Citation
Section 32D
Parent Document
Doe v. New Bedford Housing Authority, 630 N.E.2d 248 (1994)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
1994-03-14

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We conclude that the judge erred in granting summary judgment for the defendant on the plaintiffs' claim of violation of G.L.c. 186, § 14. There must be a trial to determine what, if any, measures the defendant has taken to remove nontenants engaged in unlawful activity and to determine the seriousness or substantiality of the interference with the tenancies. If the defendant has taken no action or inadequate *288 action, despite covenanting that the plaintiffs' right to quiet enjoyment shall not be interfered with, then the plaintiffs will be entitled to judgment,[15] appropriate injunctive relief, costs and reasonable attorney's fees. See G.L.c. 186, § 14.