Tenant Didn't Start Case on Time

June 30, 1994

LVT Number: 8916

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court to recover alleged rent overcharges. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing that tenant had waited too long before starting the case. The court ruled for tenant, and landlord appealed. Landlord wins. Rent overcharge cases must be brought within four years of the alleged overcharge---otherwise, tenants lose their right to dispute the rent.

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court to recover alleged rent overcharges. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing that tenant had waited too long before starting the case. The court ruled for tenant, and landlord appealed. Landlord wins. Rent overcharge cases must be brought within four years of the alleged overcharge---otherwise, tenants lose their right to dispute the rent.

Williams v. McDaniel: NYLJ, p. 25, col. 6 (6/28/94) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Ostrau, JP, Miller, McCooe, JJ)

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