N.Y. v F.M.K.

Tenant wins · 2017-10-30

Dispute

Harassment, Illegal Collection Of Money, Illegal Entry, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

F.

Tenant

N.

What happened

Tenant applied for orders regarding illegal collection of money, harassment, illegal entry, and substantial interference by Landlord. Landlord collected $500 damage deposit in excess of the legal limit and increased rent without proper notice.

The ruling

Landlord ordered to pay Tenant $650 for excess damage deposit and illegal rent increase. Landlord must return vacant possession of rental unit to Tenant by October 31, 2017. Hearing to be reconvened to assess additional damages suffered by Tenant.