Landlord Didn't Prove Tenant Denied Access for Repairs

April 1, 2001

LVT Number: 14835

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for unreasonably refusing to give access for repairs. Landlord wanted to install new windows in tenant's apartment as part of a building-wide installation. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord's only witness at the trial was its managing agent, who had no specific knowledge about the claim that tenant had denied access. Landlord didn't prove its case.

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for unreasonably refusing to give access for repairs. Landlord wanted to install new windows in tenant's apartment as part of a building-wide installation. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord's only witness at the trial was its managing agent, who had no specific knowledge about the claim that tenant had denied access. Landlord didn't prove its case.

Alimir Mgmt. Inc. v. Haberstroh: NYLJ, 3/20/01, p. 18, col. 1 (App. T.1 Dept.; McCooe, JP, Gangel-Jacob, Suarez, JJ).

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