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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

Full Text

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For the breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment, the judge awarded $2,175 in damages to Osuagwu, as required by G. L. c. 186, § 14 (three months’ rent at a monthly rate of $725), plus costs and attorney’s fees. For violation of the consumer protection statute, G. L. c. 93A, the judge awarded $67.70 in damages to Osuagwu, plus costs and attorney’s fees. The judge awarded $850 per month, from January, 1999, through July, 1999, to Lawrence for rent under G. L. c. 186, § 3. The judge awarded possession of the premises to the landlord and ordered that the damages awarded to Osuagwu be set off against the amount awarded to Lawrence.