Garcia v. Tillack

On May 6,1982, the plaintiff, John Garcia, filed a complaint against the defendants, T & A Apartments and Lawrence E. Tillack, his ex-landlord. Garcia sought a partial refund of his security deposit. Tillack counterclaimed for $213.50 for damages to the apartment, plus $200 for breach of the written lease.

A hearing was held before a referee to resolve this dispute. The referee found that Tillack was entitled to the cost of repairs of $147.50, and that he was not entitled to any rent payment. Thus, the referee recommended that Garcia receive a refund of $52.50 from the $200 deposit for…