Former Tenants Damaged Washer and Dryer

January 25, 2021

LVT Number: #31174

Landlord sued former tenants in small claims court, seeking $4,755 for damages he claimed tenants caused to the apartment. The court ruled that tenants were responsible for damage to the washer and dryer and, after applying a credit, awarded landlord $140. Tenants appealed and lost. The trial record supported the court's ruling that tenants were responsible for the damage to the washer and dryer. The judgment provided the parties with substantial justice.

Landlord sued former tenants in small claims court, seeking $4,755 for damages he claimed tenants caused to the apartment. The court ruled that tenants were responsible for damage to the washer and dryer and, after applying a credit, awarded landlord $140. Tenants appealed and lost. The trial record supported the court's ruling that tenants were responsible for the damage to the washer and dryer. The judgment provided the parties with substantial justice.

Curtin v. Hummel: App. No. 2019-958 SC, 2020 NY Slip Op 51485(U)(App. T. 2 Dept.; 12/3/20; Adams, PJ, Garguilo, Emerson, JJ)

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