Case Type

Holdover-Repair Access

Court

Supreme Court of the State of New York

County

New York (Manhattan)

L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number

154588/2022

Slip Opinion Number

2024 NY Slip Op 30925(U)

Petitioner

17th & 10th Assoc., LLC

Respondent

Tiffany Corley

Judge

Engoron, Arthur F.

Decision/Order Date

2024-03-20

Posture

Post-judgment Motion by Landlord

Disposition

Other

Winner

Landlord Substantially Won

Synopsis

A landlord successfully obtained a court order to remove the tenant from their apartment for repairs after the tenant refused to allow access. The court authorized the sheriff to forcibly remove the tenant if necessary. This case highlights that tenants who willfully block repairs can be temporarily removed to allow essential work to be completed.

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