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Taylor v. Beaudry, 82 Mass. App. Ct. 105 (2012)

Taylor v. Beaudry, 82 Mass. App. Ct. 105 (2012) Massachusetts state

...The statute states that if a landlord does not return a security deposit within thirty days of the termination of tenancy, the aggrieved tenant is entitled to treble damages, costs, and attorney’s fees. See G. L. c. 186, § 15B...

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002)

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002) Massachusetts state

...the security deposit for any reason, or, in any action by a tenant to recover a security deposit, to counterclaim for any damage to the premises if he: . . . (e) fails to return to the tenant the security deposit or balance...

Jinwala v. Bizzaro, 505 N.E.2d 904 (1987)

Jinwala v. Bizzaro, 505 N.E.2d 904 (1987) Massachusetts state

...To that end, the Legislature has provided that failure of a landlord to observe the security deposit law will result in forfeiture of the deposit, § 15B(6), and for some violations, if litigation is necessary to force the return of...

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002)

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002) Massachusetts state

The Maxwells also claim that Neihaus was required to return their security deposit within thirty days of the expiration of the written lease-on August 31, 1998, even though they remained in possession of the property until the end of...

§ 15B

Karaa v. Kuk Yim, 86 Mass. App. Ct. 714 (2014) Massachusetts state

"immediate return of the security deposit." G. L. c. 186, § 15B(3)(a), as appearing in St. 1978, c. 553, § 2. See Castenholz, supra. In the instant case, the Karaas clearly violated these

Section 15B

Castenholz v. Caira, 490 N.E.2d 494 (1986) Massachusetts state

...the security deposit” (subsection [6]) is the same as to say that “the tenant [is entitled] to immediate return of the security deposit” (subsection [3] [a]). There is no similar redundancy with respect to pars, (b), (c), (d), or (e).

Meikle v. Nurse, 474 Mass. 207 (2016)

Meikle v. Nurse, 474 Mass. 207 (2016) Massachusetts state

...Failure to comply with this paragraph shall entitle the tenant to immediate return of the security deposit." (Emphasis added.) 6 General Laws c. 186, § 15B (3) (b), requires that "[a] lessor of residential real property who holds a security deposit...

Taylor v. Beaudry, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 411 (2009)

Taylor v. Beaudry, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 411 (2009) Massachusetts state

...In the court’s words, “[s]ubsection (3)(a) establishes the duty to place the security deposit in an escrow account. Subsection (6){a) declares a forfeiture of the landlord’s right to retain the security deposit if he has...

§ 15B

Karaa v. Kuk Yim, 86 Mass. App. Ct. 714 (2014) Massachusetts state

"security deposit return."5 The Karaas did not pay the tenants any interest on the last month's rent. In response, Yim brought counterclaims alleging that the Karaas breached the lease by failing to deliver the entire

Jason v. Jacobson, 438 N.E.2d 817 (1982)

Jason v. Jacobson, 438 N.E.2d 817 (1982) Massachusetts state

judge found that the defendants had failed to return the security deposit within thirty days of the expiration of the tenancy, 3

Taylor v. Beaudry, 82 Mass. App. Ct. 105 (2012)

Taylor v. Beaudry, 82 Mass. App. Ct. 105 (2012) Massachusetts state

...1, 7 (1987). “It would not *120be in keeping with this purpose” if the court were to interpret the Act in such a way as “to require return of a security deposit before the tenant vacates the premises.” Neihaus v...

Section 15B

Taylor v. Beaudry, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 411 (2009) Massachusetts state

Section 15B(3)(a) says that failure to place the security deposit in an escrow account within thirty days of receipt entitles the tenant to an “immediate” return of the deposit. As the court observed, though, § 15B(7) points at...

Castenholz v. Caira, 490 N.E.2d 494 (1986)

Castenholz v. Caira, 490 N.E.2d 494 (1986) Massachusetts state

entitling the plaintiff to a return of the deposit, and § 15B (7), seemingly entitling him to thrice that amount, the judge reported the case to this court for determination of the following question: “Is a landlord who accepts a security...

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

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

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...

BRANDA PEEBLES & Another v. JRK PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., & others. (2025)

BRANDA PEEBLES & Another v. JRK PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., & others. (2025) Massachusetts state

...c. 186, § 15B (4) (iii); failed to return those portions of security deposits "within thirty days after the termination of the tenancy" in violation of G. L. c. 186, § 15B (6) (e); and were liable for "three times the amount...

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002)

Neihaus v. Maxwell, 54 Mass. App. Ct. 558 (2002) Massachusetts state

...It would not be in keeping with this purpose were othe statute interpreted to require return of a security deposit before the tenant vacates the premises. It also would be incongruous to confer upon tenants at sufferance, like the Maxwells...