<p>In reviewing a determination made after a nonjury trial, the power of this court is as broad as that of the trial court, and this court may render the judgment it finds warranted by the facts, bearing in mind that the determination of a trier of fact as to issues of credibility is given substantial deference, as a trial court's opportunity to observe and evaluate the testimony and demeanor of the witnesses affords it a better perspective from which to assess their credibility (<i>see Northern Westchester Professional Park Assoc. v Town of Bedford</i>, 60 NY2d 492, 499 [1983]; <a href="../2011/2011_05667.htm" target="_blank"><i>Hamilton v Blackwood</i>, 85 AD3d 1116</a> [2011]; <a href="../2008/2008_05925.htm" target="_blank"><i>Zeltser v Sacerdote</i>, 52 AD3d 824</a>, 826 [2008]).</p>

<p>Here, the record established that tenants undertook and paid for repairs, for which landlord was responsible under the terms of the lease, and are therefore entitled to reimbursement for those repairs, including $206.39 for the sprinkler system, $117.32 for a drainage issue in the driveway, and $160 for a leak in the garage.</p>