Massachusetts P&A Fights for Ramp and Bathroom Modifications After Tenant Becomes Disabled

In Zhou v. Needham Investment Co., the Massachusetts P&A filed an administrative complaint against a private landord who refused to allow his tenant to install a ramp and modify a bathroom after the tenant became disabled. The tenant was forced to find other housing, but the landlord refused to refund the tenant’s security deposit. The landlord removed the case to state court. The Massachusetts Attorney General is representing the plaintiff and the P&A has intervened. Discovery is being conducted by both sides.