Multiple Fines Against Landlord Vacated

April 1, 1995

LVT Number: 9574

Facts: HPD sued landlord to force landlord to correct housing code violations. The trial court found landlord to be in civil and criminal contempt. The court imposed more than $3.3 million in criminal contempt fines, another $3.4 million in civil contempt fines, and $272,000 in civil penalties against landlord. Landlord appealed.

Facts: HPD sued landlord to force landlord to correct housing code violations. The trial court found landlord to be in civil and criminal contempt. The court imposed more than $3.3 million in criminal contempt fines, another $3.4 million in civil contempt fines, and $272,000 in civil penalties against landlord. Landlord appealed.

HPD v. Deka Realty Corp.: 620 NYS2d 837 (1995) (App. Div. 2 Dept.; Miller, JP, Joy, Altman, Goldstein, JJ)

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