Young v. Patukonis

This is the third of a series of summary process actions brought in the Housing Court by the landlord, Young. Judgment of possession was entered eventually for the tenant, Patukonis, on November 15, 1984. The tenant, however, appeals from the judgment, claiming that the trial judge improperly dismissed two of her six counterclaims and awarded inadequate damages on those claims upon which she ultimately prevailed.1

The judge made the following findings. Young, jointly with his mother, purchased the three-unit apartment building on May 4, 1982. Soon after acquisition, Young moved into the second…