Case Type
Non-payment
Housing Type
Interim Multiple Dwelling
Court
Appellate Term, First Department
County
New York County (Manhattan)
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 51758(U)
Petitioner
Decker Associates, LLC
Respondent
Neil Deutsch, John Doe, Jane Doe
Judge
Tisch, J.P.; Perez, J.; Alpert, J.; Chinea, Daniele (Hous Ct, lower court)
Decision/Order Date
2026-10-21
Posture
Post-Answer Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Motion Granted for Landlord
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
App Term 1st affirms (Chinea, J.) landlord's summary judgment in Loft Law nonpayment. The landlord did not forfeit RGB increases by awaiting the Loft Board's final rent order before seeking them, as the increases "did not accrue or become collectible" until that order issued. Tenant's statute of limitations and laches defenses are rejected on the same basis.
Keywords
Loft Law; Waiting For Loft Board Decision On RGB Increases And Final Rent Order Does Not Result In Forfeiture Of Rights; Statute Of Limitations; Laches
Recommended Citation
"Decker Assoc., LLC v. Deutsch" (2026). All Decisions. 2504.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2504
