Piccuirro v. Gaitenby

The defendant real estate broker appeals from a judgment finding him liable under G. L. c. 93A for unfair and deceptive acts. We agree with the reasoning and conclusions of the trial judge.

We set forth the facts found by the judge. The defendant was a member of the board of selectmen of the town of Huntington and, by virtue of that office, a member of the board of health. In that capacity he and the other members of the board were responsible for ensuring compliance with the State Sanitary Code when residences were constructed on undeveloped lots. He had the duty of requiring the performance…