Medoff v. Boston Rent Board

The plaintiff sought certificates of vacancy decontrol for each of the three units of a three-family residential dwelling she owned in the city of Boston. The property was purchased by the plaintiff in November, 1979. Until the date of purchase, all three units had been exempt from rent control, as the dwelling had been classified as an owner occupied dwelling pursuant to c. 15, § 1 (e) (ii), of the Ordinances of the City of Boston (1975). The former owner and the tenants of the other two units voluntarily vacated the premises prior to November, 1979. The present owner, the plaintiff, has…