Tenant Didn't Start Conflict with Other Tenants

June 30, 1993

LVT Number: 8027

Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. The trial court dismissed the case, and landlord appealed. The appeals court noted that four building employees testified at trial that tenant didn't start any conflict with other tenants in the building. Landlord's appeal was dismissed, but the court reduced the amount of attorney's fees awarded to tenant.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. The trial court dismissed the case, and landlord appealed. The appeals court noted that four building employees testified at trial that tenant didn't start any conflict with other tenants in the building. Landlord's appeal was dismissed, but the court reduced the amount of attorney's fees awarded to tenant.

390 West End Associates v. Steppacher: NYLJ, p. 28, col. 5 (6/7/93)(App. T. 1 Dept.; Parness, JP; Miller Glen, JJ)

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