Rent Demand Can't Ask for Attorney's Fees

LVT Number: 9073

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord's rent demand asked for attorney's fees in addition to the back rent owed. The court dismissed the case. Landlord's rent demand was defective because it asked for attorney's fees.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord's rent demand asked for attorney's fees in addition to the back rent owed. The court dismissed the case. Landlord's rent demand was defective because it asked for attorney's fees.

Sunset Park Nsai v. Hernandez: NYLJ, p. 28, col. 3 (8/3/94) (Civ. Ct. Kings; Reichbach, J)