Legal Opinion
Al-Ziab v. Mourgis
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 8, 1997PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMarshall, J.
In this case, we consider whether a violation of the lead paint statute, G. L. c. 111, §§ 190 et seq., without more, constitutes a violation of the statutory covenant of quiet enjoyment, G. L. c. 186, § 14. We conclude that it does not; proof of knowledge of the risk and of negligence on the part of a landlord at the least is a prerequisite to recovery under G. L. c. 186, § 14.
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Hussein Al-Ziab and Eugenia Al-Ziab (parents) brought suit on behalf of their twin children, Husam and Dina (plaintiffs) against George A. Mourgis and Maria Mourgis (landlords), alleging that the plaintiffs became ill…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Simon v. SolomonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1982
- Darmetko v. Boston Housing AuthorityMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1979
- Doe v. New Bedford Housing AuthorityMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1994
- Town of Hadley v. Town of AmherstMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1977
- Westland Housing Corp. v. ScottMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1942
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Baer v. Western World InsuranceMassachusetts Superior Court · 2000
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