Claim That Tenant Illegally Sublet Apartment Was Too Vague

Landlord sued to evict Section 8 tenant for illegal sublet or assignment of her apartment to “John Doe” or “Jane Doe.” Tenant claimed that landlord’s notice to cure and termination notice were defective and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled for tenant. The notices stated that the 84-year-old tenant hadn’t been seen at the building for an extended period of time and that various people were seen coming and going from the apartment. This was vague and insufficient. Tenant said that she was visited at the apartment by her seven children, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Landlord’s notices failed to set forth a single specific factual claim. The case was dismissed.

2647 Sedgwick LLC v. Cruz: Index No. L&T 36978/15, NYLJ No. 1202745899577 (Civ. Ct. Bronx; 12/15/15; Doherty, J)