LLC Landlord Must Use Attorney

May 31, 2003

LVT Number: 16627

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case because landlord didn't appear in court with an attorney. Landlord claimed that an attorney wasn't required because an LLC was like a partnership. The court ruled for tenant. An LLC has limited liability, like a corporation. So, like a corporation, it must use an attorney to appear in court.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case because landlord didn't appear in court with an attorney. Landlord claimed that an attorney wasn't required because an LLC was like a partnership. The court ruled for tenant. An LLC has limited liability, like a corporation. So, like a corporation, it must use an attorney to appear in court.

Monte Carlo LLC v. Yorro: NYLJ, 5/7/03, p. 25, col. 2 (Dist. Ct. Nassau; Fairgrieve, J)

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