Bernier v. Lombardi

OPINION

This is a landlord-tenant dispute in which the plaintiff, John Paul Bernier (tenant), has appealed the Superior Court’s denial of his motion for a new trial and its entry of judgment in favor of the defendant, Andrew Lombardi (landlord). A single justice of this Court directed both parties to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. Because they have not done so, we decide the appeal at this time.

This case originated in the District Court, where the tenant filed a verified complaint claiming that the landlord had attempted a self-help eviction.…