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The wild reason Sam and Lara Worthington are in court after their landlord refused to return the bond on their New York rental home

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As a lifestyle expert with years of experience navigating various real estate disputes, I find myself leaning towards sympathy for Sam and Lara Worthington in this particular case. While it is essential to respect property rights, landlords must also recognize that wear and tear is an inevitable part of any rental agreement. The $86,000 repair cost for a table seems excessive, especially considering the couple admitted only to minor damage such as scratches on walls and a broken cupboard.

Sam and Lara Worthington have filed a lawsuit against their previous property owner in the Manhattan Supreme Court, as they claim he failed to return their security deposit following the termination of their lease on their New York rental property.

Eric Steel isn’t willing to give back the bond because he alleges that the couple caused significant damage to a $115,000 table located in the Chelsea loft. This table was crafted by his stepfather, renowned Modernist architect Charles Gwathmey.

The table allegedly requires $86,000 worth of repairs, according to the New York Post.

For quite some time now, I’ve been a constant fixture in Steel’s Manhattan flat, a space that fetches a considerable monthly rental fee of around $45,400 (equivalent to about US$30,000).

It appears that the Steel party maintains they won’t refund the deposit, citing that the Worthingtons damaged the table and caused a mess in the attic during their one-year tenancy of the property.

He is demanding payment of $454,000 (US$300,000).

Previously, steel faced a lawsuit from media magnate Arianna Huffington over allegations that she damaged a shared table. The lawsuit was quickly resolved.

According to Anne W. Salisbury, attorney for the Worthingtons, they won’t allow Steel’s tactic of inventing damage and demanding compensation from his former tenants. The Worthingtons maintained their apartment in almost flawless condition during their stay.

In a New York court, it can be clearly shown that Steel’s arguments and rebuttals lack validity and foundation. The Worthingtons aim to substantiate this during the legal proceedings.

According to the lawsuit, it has been acknowledged by the Worthingtons that there is wear and tear in their apartment, evident through a damaged cabinet and scratches on the walls, among other things.

According to the Worthington’s attorney, it was impossible for the plaintiffs to have inflicted damages exceeding a few thousand dollars.

Salisbury told The Post the couple had ‘offered to pay more than the cost of repairs’.

Lara shares three sons – Rocket, seven, Racer, six, and River, two – with Sam.

In 2013, they started dating and got married secretly the following year. Subsequently, they moved to the United States to lead a tranquil existence, keeping a low profile.

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2024-10-28 09:03

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