Minor Damage Was Normal Wear and Tear

May 31, 2003

LVT Number: 16635

Former tenant sued landlord in small claims court for return of his security deposit. Landlord claimed that the apartment was damaged when tenant moved out. Tenant testified that the needed repair work would cost $150. The court ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. The damage claimed was minor and was normal wear and tear.

Former tenant sued landlord in small claims court for return of his security deposit. Landlord claimed that the apartment was damaged when tenant moved out. Tenant testified that the needed repair work would cost $150. The court ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. The damage claimed was minor and was normal wear and tear.

Falcetti v. Buonanno: NYLJ, 5/29/03, p. 23, col. 3 (App. T. 2 Dept.; Winick, JP, Rudolph, Skelos, JJ)

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