Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court granted tenant's request to dismiss the case but denied tenant's request for attorney's fees. Tenant appealed and lost. Real Property Law...
Tenant sued landlord, claiming rent overcharge and improper deregulation of his apartment. The court ruled for tenant, found that he was rent stabilized, and referred the matter to a referee to determine the amount...
Landlord sued tenants for ejectment and to recover damages for use and occupancy. The court ruled for landlord in part, entering a default judgment against tenants, but denied landlord's request for prospective...
Landlord sued to evict loft tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case without trial. Landlord, in turn, asked the court to rule in its favor without trial. Tenant claimed that...
Landlord sued tenant, who asked the court to dismiss the case without trial. The court ruled against tenant due to a defect in his court papers. Tenant appealed and lost. Although tenant could submit to the court an...
Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant from Manhattan apartment for nonprimary residence. The trial court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Evidence showed that the majority of significant activity...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. The court ruled for landlord at an inquest after tenant failed to appear in court. Tenant later asked the court to vacate the default judgment. The court ruled...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. Landlord later discontinued the case without prejudice in order to avoid a court-ordered traverse hearing based on tenant's claim of improper service of...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord, awarding possession and rent arrears totalling $3,750. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the trial court should have...
Landlord NYCHA, after a hearing, directed schizophrenic tenant to remove his dog from his apartment and put tenant on probation for one year. Tenant filed an Article 78 appeal, claiming that landlord's decision...
HPD denied the application of Mitchell-Lama co-op tenant's sister for succession rights to tenant's apartment after tenant died. The sister then filed an Article 78 court appeal, claiming that HPD's...