Case Type
Holdover-Breach of Lease
Housing Type
Other
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
653594/2020
Petitioner
ONE STEP UP LTD.
Respondent
MANHATTAN BEACHWEAR, INC.
Judge
Engoron, Arthur F.
Decision/Order Date
2023-09-05
Posture
Post-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Judgment for Landlord
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
One Step Up Ltd., as subtenant, entered into a sublease with Manhattan Beachwear, Inc. for office space. Due to COVID-19, One Step Up Ltd. believed the force majeure clause applied, withholding rent. However, the court ruled that the clause did not excuse rent obligations for the subtenant. Manhattan Beachwear, Inc. drew down on a letter of credit, leading to a judgment in favor of One Step Up Ltd. for a reduced amount.
Recommended Citation
"ONE STEP UP LTD. v. MANHATTAN BEACHWEAR, INC." (2023). All Decisions. 1556.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1556
