Case Type
Non-payment
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-318883-25/BX
Petitioner
BX PK Phase I Preservation LLC
Respondent
Daniel Santos; John Doe; Jane Doe
Judge
Harris, David A.
Decision/Order Date
2026-09-01
Posture
Post-Judgment Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Court grants tenant's OSC to vacate money judgment entered against her on default for failure to appear on a previously scheduled court date. Tenant came to court late and filed her OSC on the same date the default was entered. Court found tenant acted expeditiously and made the requisite showing under CPLR 5015 by demonstrating both a reasonable excuse for missing the court date and meritorious claims or defenses.
Keywords
Money Judgment Entered Against Tenant on Default for Failure to Appear on Adjournment Date Vacated
Recommended Citation
"BX Phase I Preservation LLC v. Santos" (2026). All Decisions. 2427.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2427
