Hollyrood Park Associates v. Dingman

Judgment unanimously affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: In this summary proceeding to recover possession of an apartment the tenants appeal only from that part of the judgment which awarded the landlord respondent its attorney’s fees. The proceedings were instituted when the tenants failed to pay rent for two months. Appellants’ sole contention is that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to grant attorney’s fees in a summary proceeding. Appellants argue that in the absence of a clear written designation in the lease that attorney’s fees shall be considered as part of the provision for rent,…