Tramonti v Hopkins and Nelson

Landlord wins · Claremont · 2023-02-17

Adjudicator

David M. José

Dispute

Damage to Property

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

G.T.

Tenant

L.H., K.N.

Landlord rep

Thirusenthuran Sivapatham

What happened

The Landlord filed a claim against former Tenants seeking to recover expenses incurred to repair damages allegedly caused by the Tenants during their tenancy from December 1, 2011 to April 31, 2018. The Landlord claimed $11,937.95 for various repairs including flooring, furnace oil, window, painting, siding, roof, electrical reconnection, and backyard releveling.

The ruling

The court awarded the Landlord $1,500 in damages, comprised of $700 for window repair and $800 for electrical reconnection to the barn. The Landlord's other claims were denied. Prejudgment interest of $108.96 was awarded. Costs were awarded to the Landlord in the amount of $1,850 all-inclusive.