Case Type

Holdover-Nuisance

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Bronx County (Bronx)

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

LT-333571-23/BX

Petitioner

SANS SOUCI APARTMENTS, INC.

Respondent

Tina Koltowich, “John Doe” / “Jane Doe”

Judge

Lutwak, Diane E.

Decision/Order Date

2024-12-19

Posture

Other (Motion for Discovery)

Disposition

Motion Granted for Tenant

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this holdover proceeding based on nuisance, the tenant moved for discovery regarding the landlord's allegations of 17 incidents of objectionable conduct. The court granted the motion, finding that the tenant demonstrated "ample need" for the information to adequately defend herself. The court emphasized the importance of discovery in nuisance cases to ensure a fair trial and allowed the tenant to obtain information such as the identities of witnesses and the basis for the landlord's knowledge of the alleged incidents.

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