City of Revere v. Gray

The city of Revere (“city”) sued Thomas and Marie A Gray (“the Grays”) *49in the Chelsea District Court for enforcement of the State Building Code and the city’s zoning ordinance based on violations in the Grays’ building at 17 Vinal Street (“premises”), and for the imposition of monetary penalties. After a jury-waived trial, the trial judge enjoined the Grays from using the premises for anything other than a two-family dwelling, ordered them to apply for applicable permits to remove additional dwelling units and to commence such removal, and imposed monetary civil penalties. The Grays have…