Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Jane deposited $400 WITH HER LANDLORD TO SECURE A LEASE AND TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGES TO AN APARTMENT THAT SHE HAD RENTED. AT THE END OF THE LEASE, SHE VACATED THE APARTMENT AND REQUESTED THE RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT. ALTHOUGH THE LANDLORD ADMITTED THAT THE APARTMENT WAS IN GOOD SHAPE, THE LANDLORD REFUSED TO RETURN TE DEPOSIT. WHAT SHOULD JANE DO?


Asked on 2/01/11, 8:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Commence a small claims action against the landord for the return of the $400.

Mike.

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Answered on 2/09/11, 5:52 am


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