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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

§ 8A

Citation
§ 8A
Parent Document
Meikle v. Nurse (2016)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2016-04-27

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rent, or where the tenancy has been terminated without
    fault . . . , the tenant or occupant shall be entitled to
    raise, by defense or counterclaim, any claim against the
    plaintiff relating to or arising out of such property,
    rental, tenancy, or occupancy for breach of warranty, for a
    breach of any material provision of the rental agreement,
    or for a violation of any other law" (emphasis added). Based on the plain language of the statute, an actionable counterclaim or defense under this provision must meet two