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
305427-23/BX
Petitioner
EAST 163 STREET LLC
Respondent
KEVIN HILL, TOSHIMA GARNER
Judge
Lutwak, Diane E.
Decision/Order Date
2023-09-20
Posture
Pre-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
The court grants the tenant's motion to amend the answer, dismisses the petition, and transfers the proceeding for a hearing on the tenant's counterclaims. The tenant's motion is based on deficiencies in the petition, including improper party designation, lack of rent stabilization registration, and a defective rent demand. The court finds in favor of the tenant, dismissing the case without prejudice and allowing the tenant to pursue counterclaims.
Recommended Citation
"EAST 163 STREET LLC v. HILL" (2023). All Decisions. 1218.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1218
