Landlord Gets $1,600 for Tenant-Caused Damages

LVT Number: 7054

Landlord sued former tenant in small claims court for damage to the apartment. The court awarded landlord $1,600, and tenant appealed. The appeals court denied tenant's appeal. Landlord's claim for damages was supported by sufficient proof.

Landlord sued former tenant in small claims court for damage to the apartment. The court awarded landlord $1,600, and tenant appealed. The appeals court denied tenant's appeal. Landlord's claim for damages was supported by sufficient proof.

Simon v. McDonald: NYLJ, p. 25, col. 1 (5/25/93) (App. T. 2 Dept.; Kassoff, PJ, Chetta, Patterson, JJ)