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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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However, the landlord’s persistent effort to collect rent in excess of the lawful maximum culminated in its retention of $135 in July of 1976 when it returned the tenants’ security deposit. The tenants’ complaint alleged this to be a violation of the ordinance and the complaint was filed within a year. While it is true that a security deposit is not rent, see Whittier v. Goldberg,