Tenant Restored to Possession After Illegal Lockout

February 26, 2025

LVT Number: #33575

Tenant sued landlord for illegal lockout in June 2024. The court ruled for tenant after an inquest at which landlord failed to appear. Tenant had lived in his apartment for 23 years and showed he had been locked out of the apartment in April 2024. Landlord also had removed and thrown out his personal property, furniture, and clothing. The court ruled for tenant, restored him to possession, and awarded him $7,250 in damages. 

Tenant sued landlord for illegal lockout in June 2024. The court ruled for tenant after an inquest at which landlord failed to appear. Tenant had lived in his apartment for 23 years and showed he had been locked out of the apartment in April 2024. Landlord also had removed and thrown out his personal property, furniture, and clothing. The court ruled for tenant, restored him to possession, and awarded him $7,250 in damages. 

Mosley v. Wavecrest Management: Index No. CV-011635-24, NYLJ No. 1734140808 (Civ. Ct. Bronx; 11/26/24; Lugo-Martinez, J)

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