Case Type

Holdover-Breach of Lease

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Kings County (Brooklyn)

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

309876/19

Petitioner

1532-1609 Ocean Ave LLC

Respondent

Hertzan, John; Smith, Jane A.; Doe, Peter R.

Decision/Order Date

2021-11-02

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Landlord

Disposition

Judgment for Landlord

Winner

Landlord Substantially Won

Synopsis

In a holdover proceeding, landlord sought possession from tenant for breach of lease by subletting the premises without prior consent, violating clear terms of the rental agreement. The court ruled in favor of the landlord, affirming that unauthorized subletting constitutes a material breach of the lease, warranting eviction under rent stabilization laws.

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