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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

McGrath v. Mishara, 434 N.E.2d 1215 (1982)

Citation
McGrath v. Mishara, 434 N.E.2d 1215 (1982)
Parent Document
McGrath v. Mishara, 434 N.E.2d 1215 (1982)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
1982-05-03

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The problem with the landlord’s argument is that it overlooks the judge’s express finding that the landlord knew or should have known that rent was not in fact due. At a minimum, a landlord must have a reasonable, good faith belief that it is entitled to an amount deducted as “unpaid rent” under § 15B. Cf. Goes v. Feldman,