Landlord Can Deduct MCI Increase and Repair Expenses

March 1, 2004

LVT Number: 17197

Former tenant sued landlord in small claims court for the return of his security deposit. Landlord claimed that it was entitled to a setoff for an MCI rent increase and for repair expenses. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. The lower court's decision was fair and based on the credibility of the witnesses.

Former tenant sued landlord in small claims court for the return of his security deposit. Landlord claimed that it was entitled to a setoff for an MCI rent increase and for repair expenses. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. The lower court's decision was fair and based on the credibility of the witnesses.

Larson v. Ten Sheridan Assocs. LLC: NYLJ, 2/2/04, p. 27, col. 6 (App. T. 1 Dept.; McCooe, JP, Davis, Schoenfeld, JJ)

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