Stacy v. Zhao

Williams, PJ.

Plaintiff-tenants Jennifer Stacy (“Stacy”), Mathew Stacy (“Mathew”), and Brian Mor (“Mor”) brought this action against their landlord, Tony Zhao a/k/a Kun Zhao (“Zhao”), for claimed deficiencies with their apartment. Following a jury-waived trial, the judge found mostly in favor of the tenants on their claims for breach of the implied warranty of habitability, interference with quiet enjoyment, failure to supply hot water, violation of the security deposit statute, violation of G.L.c. 93A, and breach of contract, but for Zhao on their claim of retaliation. Two appeals followed.…