Galinsky v. Segal

Blair Galinsky (“Galinsky”) commenced this G.L.c. 186, §15B action to recover the security deposit he had paid on his rental of a house from David Segal, Trustee of the 39 Deerhaven Realty Trust (“Segal”). The complaint sought statutory treble damages and attorney’s fees. Segal counterclaimed for alleged damage to the property, unpaid water and septic bills, lost rent, and other costs. After a jury-waived trial, judgment was entered for Galinsky. Segal filed this appeal.

The record indicates that on July 11,2005, the parties executed a written lease for Galinsky’s rental of Segal’s…