Case Type
Other
Housing Type
Other
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
SC-001733-23/NY
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 24323
Petitioner
Eli Bogom-Shanon
Respondent
Joseph A Altman
Judge
Zellan, Jeffrey S
Decision/Order Date
2024-12-23
Posture
Pre-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this Small Claims Court case, the tenant, a former resident of the landlord's property, brought a claim against the landlord. The landlord moved to dismiss for lack of personal and subject matter jurisdiction. The court denied the motion. While the statute initially appeared to limit jurisdiction to current tenants, the court considered the legislative history and found that the statute was intended to include former tenants in landlord-tenant disputes. The court emphasized the importance of legislative intent and the need to avoid an absurd result in interpreting the statute.
Recommended Citation
"Bogom-Shanon v. Altman" (2024). All Decisions. 1723.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1723
