Chronic Nonpaying Tenant Evicted

January 1, 2004

LVT Number: 17033

Landlord sued to evict tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord and gave it a judgment of possession. But the court temporarily delayed eviction on the condition that tenant continue to pay use and occupancy in the amount of the previous rent. Tenant and landlord both appealed. The appeals court ruled against both sides. The trial court's decision was reasonable.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord and gave it a judgment of possession. But the court temporarily delayed eviction on the condition that tenant continue to pay use and occupancy in the amount of the previous rent. Tenant and landlord both appealed. The appeals court ruled against both sides. The trial court's decision was reasonable.

Giffuni Bros. v. Gross: NYLJ, 12/2/03, p. 22, col. 1 (App. T. 1 Dept.; Davis, JP, Gangel-Jacob, Schoenfeld, JJ)

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