Case Type
Holdover-Lease Expiration
Housing Type
Co-op
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
161032/2022
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 34156(U)
Petitioner
East Drive Housing Development Corporation
Respondent
Steven M. Lawrence, Tiffany Lawrence
Judge
Morales-Minerva, Emily
Decision/Order Date
2024-11-15
Posture
Post-answer Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Motion Granted for Landlord
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
The landlord sought discovery sanctions and vacatur of a note of issue due to the tenant’s failure to comply with discovery orders. The tenant was found to have willfully obstructed the discovery process and his answer was struck. The court also granted the landlord’s motion to vacate the note of issue, finding no cooperation from the tenant and delays in the discovery process.
Recommended Citation
"East Drive Housing Development Corporation v. Lawrence" (2024). All Decisions. 1695.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1695
