Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

Security deposit

I won in sm claims got triple damage. Landlord appealed said there is an error of law under chapter 185 section b that disqualified as a security deposit. What does tat mean


Asked on 4/23/09, 3:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: Security deposit

The landlord is essentially arguing that the lower court made an error in applying Massachusetts law. You need to make sure that you respond to his appeal in a timely fashion.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 4:34 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Security deposit

It means you should consider retaining an attorney to draft and file a timely response to the landlord's appeal, which is apparently claiming the court made an error in interpreting the Security Deposit Law.

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Answered on 4/23/09, 5:15 pm


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