Case Type
Overcharge
Housing Type
Market Rate
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
160419/2019
Slip Opinion Number
31676(U)
Petitioner
INGLIS, STEVEN R ET. AL,
Respondent
FOUR THIRTY REALTY LLC
Judge
Goetz, Paul A.
Decision/Order Date
2024-05-13
Posture
Pre-answer Motion by Tenants
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenants
Winner
Tenants Substantially Won
Synopsis
In an overcharge action involving a building with J-51 tax benefits, tenants sought documents to determine the landlord's alleged fraudulent deregulation scheme. The court discussed common law exceptions to lookback rule and recent legislative changes, finding tenants demonstrating a colorable claim of fraud, entitling them to discovery. Key legal points include elements of fraud and legislative impact on landlord-tenant disputes.
Recommended Citation
"INGLIS v. FOUR THIRTY REALTY LLC" (2024). All Decisions. 1549.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1549
