Landlord Didn't Pay Settlement Amount

LVT Number: 14979

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court. Tenant and landlord signed a settlement agreement in which landlord agreed to pay tenant $1,750. Landlord didn't pay, and tenant entered a judgment against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Since landlord didn't comply with the settlement agreement, tenant was entitled to enter a judgment for the amount owed.

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court. Tenant and landlord signed a settlement agreement in which landlord agreed to pay tenant $1,750. Landlord didn't pay, and tenant entered a judgment against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Since landlord didn't comply with the settlement agreement, tenant was entitled to enter a judgment for the amount owed.

Miller v. Benzev: NYLJ, 4/19/01, p. 23, col. 6 (App. T.2 Dept.; Floyd, PJ, Colabella, Coppola, JJ)