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Can a landlord collect punitive damages or attorney fees in an action against a tenant?

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Can a landlord collect punitive damages or attorney fees in an action against a tenant?

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A landlord generally is not entitled to collect punitive damages, which are damages meant as punishment, against a tenant. Similarly, they are not entitled to collect attorney fees if an eviction action is for non-payment of rent.