East Providence Housing Authority v. Rogers, 97-0901 (1997)

DECISION

This case comes before this Court as a tenant's appeal from a decision of the Sixth Division District Court. The case involves a residential nonpayment trespass and ejectment action pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 34-18-35. Jurisdiction of this Court is pursuant to G.L. § 34-18.1 (a) (1).

Facts and Travel

The East Providence Housing Authority (plaintiff) entered into a one-year lease with Ruda Rogers (defendant) on September 1, 1995, for the period of September 1, 1995, through August 31, 1996. (Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 1). After a recertification process, the lease was renewed in July 1996. The…