Rudolph de Winter and Larry M. Loeb, Practice Commentaries, McKinney's Cons Laws of NY,
Book 49 ½, RPAPL 853). The statute was "intended to remedy such actions as 'removing
the tenant's possessions while he or she is out, or by ... changing the door lock—actions
beyond the narrow legal definition of force' (Hood v. Koziej, 140 AD3d 563, 565 [1st Dept 2016]."
The court further finds that treble damages are warranted in this case, and that Plaintiff is
entitled to total damages in the amount of $1719.00. The clerk is directed to enter judgment
against Dora Antiwiaa in said amount.
The action is dismissed as against Nan Awuah Sakyi, whom, the court finds essentially acted
as Dora's agent for the transactions between the parties.
This constitutes the decision and order of this court.
Dated: October 25, 2018
Bronx, New York
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Hon. Sabrina B. Kraus
JCC