Landlord took me to court at 111 centre street in HOLDOVER EVICTION proceeding claiming that I refused apartment access. In March it was resolved in MEDIATION court with a stipulation. I agreed to give access and they got it. To protect myself I added the following paragraph to the stipulation "LEGAL FEES AND COURT COSTS WAIVED BY BOTH PARTIES". They agreed and stipulation was signed by managing agent and the landlords attorney. Now 2 months have passed and I get my rent bill which also has over 3 grand "legal fees" added on .They signed a stipulation stating I dont have to pay thir and now they have added it to my rent bill. This agreement is also signed by housing court judge . My QUESTIONS #1 Are they in defualt of the stipulation ?
#2 Is it legal for a landlord to ask a tenant for legal fees by adding it to the rent bill? #3 Do I take THEM to civil court to get this removed from the rent bill? I have no idea what to do.PLEASE HELP ANY ADVICE APPRECIATED..