No Rent Abatement Where Tenant Refused Access for Repairs

August 18, 2015

LVT Number: #26327

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord and found that tenant owed $4,550. Tenant appealed, claiming that there were apartment conditions that required repair. The appeals court ruled against tenant. Landlord testified credibly at trial that tenant refused access for repairs.

 

 

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord and found that tenant owed $4,550. Tenant appealed, claiming that there were apartment conditions that required repair. The appeals court ruled against tenant. Landlord testified credibly at trial that tenant refused access for repairs.

 

 

Sajo Realty Corp. v. Antoine: 48 Misc.3d 133(A), 2015 NY Slip Op 51076(U) (App. T. 2 Dept.; 7/14/15; Pesce, PJ, Weston, Solomon, JJ)

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