Seman v. Brookline Rent Control Board

The defendants Allan and James Tofias appeal from the judgment reversing the decision of the Brookline Rent Control Board (Board) allowing the defendants an increase in maximum allowable rents. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

In late 1992, the defendants embarked on a replacement of the subject building’s plumbing system. This work entailed the replacement of water pipes, bathroom fixtures, kitchen faucets and garbage disposals in some of the units. The work was completed by the end of 1992. The defendants are the owners and landlords of rent controlled apartments in a 36 unit…