Case for Repairs Brought in Wrong Court

November 1, 2000

LVT Number: 14514

Tenants sued landlord in State Supreme Court to force repairs of at least 13 defective conditions in the building. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case, claiming that it was brought in the wrong court. The court ruled for landlord. The housing court has a special part set aside to resolve repair issues. This was the proper place for tenants to bring their case against landlord.

Tenants sued landlord in State Supreme Court to force repairs of at least 13 defective conditions in the building. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case, claiming that it was brought in the wrong court. The court ruled for landlord. The housing court has a special part set aside to resolve repair issues. This was the proper place for tenants to bring their case against landlord.

Envoy Towers Tenants' Assn. v. Envoy Towers Assocs.: NYLJ, 10/25/00, p. 29, col. 3 (Sup. Ct. NY; Weissberg, J)

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