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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)

Citation
Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)
Parent Document
Mellor v. Berman, 454 N.E.2d 907 (1983)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
1983-10-03

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We turn to the reported questions. The answer to the first question, i.e., the applicability of the multiple damages provisions of G.L.c. 186, § 15B (7), regardless of the lessor's *279 good faith belief for retaining all or a portion of a security deposit, is largely dispositive of the questions reported. We conclude that, under the statutory provisions, an award of treble damages for improper retention of all or part of a security deposit is not conditional on a finding of bad faith or wilful violations by the lessor.