No. 570049/06.
February 26, 2007.
Landlord and Tenant — Summary Proceedings — Attorney's Fees. Real Property Law — § 234 (Tenants' right to recover attorneys' fees in actions or summary proceedings arising out of leases of residential property).
Full title:67 East 2nd Street Inc., Petitioner-Landlord-Appellant, v. Leon Cejas…
Court:Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department
Date published: Feb 26, 2007
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