[U] 1374 Boston Road

Claimant, a landlord, rented an apartment to a mentally ill woman who was a client, or "member," of defendant social service program. Claimant brought this small claims action to recover $5,000.00 in unpaid rent based on an alleged promise by defendant to pay 70% of the member's rent. The matter was tried before this Court on June 7, 2005. Both parties were represented by counsel, and each presented one witness. Based upon the evidence introduced at trial and having had the opportunity to observe the demeanor and credibility of the witnesses' testimony, the Court makes the following findings.