Case Type
Small Claims - Security Deposit Dispute
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
SC-016590-21-NY
Slip Opinion Number
2022 NY Slip Op 50317(U)
Petitioner
Arlene Marie Karole, Claimant
Respondent
340 West End Avenue, LLC, Defendant
Judge
Tsai, Richard
Decision/Order Date
2022-04-06
Disposition
Judgment in favor of claimant (Tenant)
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Claimant tenant brought this action to recover their security deposit after properly moving out of defendant lanlord's building. Tenant thoroughly documented the process, which included involving her Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal. Court finds in favor of claimant (tenant), and awards compensatory damages (security deposit) plus 9% prejudgment interest, and punitive damages in the amount of double the security deposit, and the $20 small claims clerical fee.
Recommended Citation
"Karole v. 340 W. End Ave., LLC" (2022). All Decisions. 61.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/61
