Although Jenee McAlpine only owed $101 in back rent, her landlord filed a nonpayment proceeding seeking $950.
Because the owner failed to provide a "good-faith estimate of the arrears owed," the Queens County Civil Court dismissed the case.
Since the evidence established that the landlord had received and cashed checks sent by the Department of Social Services on McAlpine's behalf, the Appellate Term, Second Department, was of the view the landlord knew, or should have known, that the amount sought was incorrect.
No rubbing that Jenee the wrong way.
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: Dendy v. McAlpine