Flores v. Castaldi

Landlord Ester Flores (“landlord”) brought this eviction action against her tenant, Catherine Castaldi (“tenant”), for failure to vacate after notice to quit. The tenant counterclaimed for breach of the lease, breach of quiet enjoyment, breach of the warranty of habitability, retaliation, disability discrimination, and violation of the consumer protection act, G.Lc. 93A. After trial, the court determined that neither party had met her burden and dismissed all claims. Only the tenant has appealed.

The parties entered into a landlord-tenant relationship in November, 2009. During the course of…