Edot Realty Co. v. Levinsok

This is an action for nonpayment of rent for the month of June, 1967, in the sum of $77.15, plus legal fees in the sum of $50.

The tenant conceded that the rent has not been paid for the month of June. Consequently, the court finds for the landlord on this issue. However, the tenant resists the landlord’s claim for legal fees in the sum of $50.

The landlord relies upon paragraph 17 of a written lease, which reads as follows: “ If the tenant shall at any time be in default hereunder, and if the landlord shall institute an action or summary proceeding against the tenant based upon the default,…