· 3/19/1980
Young v. Garwacki
Citations
- 402 N.E.2d 1045
- 380 Mass. 162
- 1980 Mass. LEXIS 1061
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding that “[t]he landlord is liable [to the tenant] in negligence for defects of which he has notice”
- holding landlord liable in negligence for injuries caused by defects in rented residential premises of which he has notice
- noting that the Sanitaiy Code imposes on the landlord no greater duty than that prescribed by the common law
- reviewing the evolution of common law principles pertaining to the relationship between landlord and tenant
- reviewing the evolution of common law principles pertaining to the relationship between landlord and tenant
- stating landlord is liable to tenant’s guests for defect of which he had notice and had a reasonable opportunity to repair
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Judges: Hennessey, Quirico, Wilkins, Liacos, Abrams
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