Chabot v. Tucker

DECISION

This is an appeal of a District Court eviction action. The plaintiff no longer seeks possession of the premises from the tenant so the remaining issues focus on the amount of back rent and other damages due. The tenant has counterclaimed alleging that the landlord committed fraud and breached his own agreements. The issues were tried de novo in a jury-waived proceeding before this Court.

FINDING OF FACT

In August, 2005, the parties entered into a written agreement (Exhibit 1) wherein Mr. Chabot agreed to lease the premises at 113 Fordson Avenue, Cranston, to Mr. Tucker. In the agreement…