Cook v. Costen, No. Spnh 9804-54417 (Apr. 28, 1998)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]MEMORANDUM OF DECISION This is a summary process action based on nonpayment of rent. The material allegations of the complaint were admitted. The defendant has alleged that no rent was due because of damages within the apartment, some of which existed when she leased the apartment in February, 1998. On March 5, 1998, the following housing code violations were found: cracked walls in bathroom; holes in kitchen wall which wall needed painting; inoperative electrical outlet in middle bedroom; need to provide adequate…