Real Property Law § 226-b; St. Andrews Parish v Gallagher,
121 Misc 167 [App Term, 2d Dept 1923].) This court is
authorized to award up to triple damages for a violation under
section 258-7. As a matter of substantial justice, the court
awards plaintiff Bean 11/2 times her damages as a result of de-
fendant’s willful failure without good cause to return her
security deposit, or an additional $1,260 ($840 x 1.5). Plaintiff
is awarded $840 plus $1,260, plus $20 costs.
Judgment to plaintiff for $2,120.