Landlord Must Return Security Deposit

March 1, 1993

LVT Number: 6826

Tenant sued landlord in Putnam County for return of her $300 security deposit and to pay her another $300 in moving expenses. The small claims court awarded tenant $600. Landlord appealed. The appeals court reduced the award to $300. Tenant is entitled to return of her $300 security deposit, but not moving expenses.

Tenant sued landlord in Putnam County for return of her $300 security deposit and to pay her another $300 in moving expenses. The small claims court awarded tenant $600. Landlord appealed. The appeals court reduced the award to $300. Tenant is entitled to return of her $300 security deposit, but not moving expenses.

[Christopher v. Fisher: NYLJ, p. 32, col. 4 (2/1/93) (App. T. 2 Dept.; DiPaola, PJ, Collins, Ingrassia, JJ)].

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