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A Massachusetts landlord who retaliates against a tenant for reporting a housing code violation by attempting to evict the tenant has:
AA legal right to seek eviction for any reason
BViolated Massachusetts anti-retaliation statutes under Chapter 186✓ Correct
CActed properly if the eviction is based on a separate lease violation
DThe right to evict within 30 days of the complaint
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 186 §18 (anti-retaliation statute) prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report housing code violations, complain about conditions, or exercise their legal rights. Retaliatory evictions are void, and the tenant may sue for damages.
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