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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Lawrence v. Osuagwu, 57 Mass. App. Ct. 60 (2003)

Citation
Lawrence v. Osuagwu, 57 Mass. App. Ct. 60 (2003)
Parent Document
Lawrence v. Osuagwu, 57 Mass. App. Ct. 60 (2003)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2003-01-10

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Cypher, J.
This appeal by a tenant, Peace Osuagwu, presents two questions. First, whether G. L. c. 239, § 8A, permits a female tenant to defend against an action for possession by asserting counterclaims2 based on the landlord’s placement of an unwanted male roommate in the premises, a breach of the *61covenant of quiet enjoyment not related to the physical condition of the apartment. Second, whether the judge erred in calculating the damages awarded to the landlord.