Ciriello v. Fortin

In this summary process action, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the landlord, plaintiff Gaetano Ciriello (“Ciriello”), for possession of the premises at 148 Elm Street, Everett, Massachusetts (the “premises”).1 The defendant-tenant, Linda A Fortin (“Fortin”), has appealed the trial court’s denial of her motion to dismiss brought on the ground that Ciriello had “movjed] prematurely to evict the Tenant before the expiration of the lease period, without stating any cause for termination.”2 We agree with Fortin that Ciriello failed to provide the required notice prior to terminating the…