Tenant Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning in Owner-Occupancy Case

June 25, 2018

LVT Number: #28450

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant in order to recover the apartment for owner occupancy. The court granted tenant's request to conduct pre-trial questioning. Information sought concerning landlord's good faith intention was relevant to the case and was within landlord's possession or knowledge. An owner seeking a rent-stabilized apartment for personal use had to show a good faith intent to occupy the apartment.

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant in order to recover the apartment for owner occupancy. The court granted tenant's request to conduct pre-trial questioning. Information sought concerning landlord's good faith intention was relevant to the case and was within landlord's possession or knowledge. An owner seeking a rent-stabilized apartment for personal use had to show a good faith intent to occupy the apartment.

Sabovic v. Vereen: Index No. 73994/17, NYLJ No. 1524986008 (Civ. Ct. Queens; 3/27/18; Rodriguez, J)

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