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Landlord Is Ordered to Pay Fees of Tenant Who Averted Eviction

September 20, 2011 – Media Mention
New York Law Journal
Scott Mollen analyzes a recent New York State appellate decision that clarifies when a tenant who prevails in litigation may recover legal fees under the state's real property laws. Even though this decision held that the landlord had to pay the tenant's legal fees, Scott says the decision helps landlords and tenants by clarifying the larger issue of when tenants may recover fees.