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Video for this case is not available.Peebles v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc.SJC-13702Argue Date: Monday April 7, 2025*Summary: Landlord-Tenant-- Whether a Massachusetts statute that prevents a landlord from deducting amounts for reasonable wear and tear from a tenant's security deposit is violated where the landlord charged the tenant for painting and cleaning upon vacating the premises; whether a lease provision requiring a tenant to have the premises cleaned professionally or pay for cleaning at the end of a tenancy violates Massachusetts law. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., Dewar, Wolohojian, JJ. Appellant: Branda Peebles Counsel for Appellant: Daniel S. Dullea, Esquire Keith L. Sachs, Esquire Appellee: JRK Property Holdings, Inc. Counsel for Appellee: Mathilda McGee-Tubb, Esquire Thomas H. Wintner, Esquire Court Appealed From: Federal Court Lower Court Judge: Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Certified Question Amici Curiae: Community Action Agency of Somerville , Friendly House, Inc. , Attorney General , *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - |