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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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The language states “by reason of any counterclaim or defense under [G. L. c. 239, § 8A].” Ibid, (emphasis added). The statute does not limit the possible counterclaims to those relating to the physical condition of the premises.6 The eviction, upon the court’s amendment, was “without fault of the tenant” and the amount found to be due to the landlord was less than the amount found to be due the tenant; therefore, Osuagwu’s counterclaims afforded an effective defense to Lawrence’s claim for possession.