Case Type
Small Claims
Housing Type
Not Stated
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
SC-000306-26/KI
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 50904(U)
Petitioner
Jordan O. Smith
Respondent
Kamilah Bernard
Judge
Berman, Tehilah H.
Decision/Order Date
2026-06-08
Posture
Post-Trial Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Judgment for Landlord
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this small claims action by a former tenant for return of their security deposit, the court finds the landlord complied with GOL § 7-108(1-a)(e) by timely providing an itemized statement and with CCA § 1804 by presenting two repair estimates and using the lower one. The landlord rightfully withheld all but $54 of the deposit.
Keywords
Small Claims; Security Deposit; General Obligations Law ("GOL") § 7-108(1-a)(b); CCA § 1804
Recommended Citation
"Smith v. Bernard" (2026). All Decisions. 2309.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2309
