Tenant Awarded $26,950 in Attorney's Fees

November 19, 2015

LVT Number: #26593

Landlord sued to evict tenant and lost after trial. The court then awarded tenant $26,950 in attorney’s fees. Landlord appealed, claiming that it wasn’t given a hearing on whether the attorney’s fee award was reasonable. The appeals court ruled against landlord, who had failed to appear for a hearing held by the court to determine reasonable attorney’s fees. The case involved seven court appearances, extensive motion practice, and a trial. The fees awarded were not excessive.

 

 

Landlord sued to evict tenant and lost after trial. The court then awarded tenant $26,950 in attorney’s fees. Landlord appealed, claiming that it wasn’t given a hearing on whether the attorney’s fee award was reasonable. The appeals court ruled against landlord, who had failed to appear for a hearing held by the court to determine reasonable attorney’s fees. The case involved seven court appearances, extensive motion practice, and a trial. The fees awarded were not excessive.

 

 

 

 

125-127 Allen Street Associates v. Lin: 49 Misc.3d 136(A), 2015 NY Slip Op 51520(U) (App. T. 1 Dept.; 10/20/15; Lowe III, PJ, Schoenfeld, Hunter Jr., JJ)

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