Case Type
Holdover-Licensee
Housing Type
Market Rate
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Queens County (Queens)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
311373-2024
Petitioner
Brazilia Leasing L.P.
Respondent
Alejandra Watts
Judge
Shorab, Ibrahim
Decision/Order Date
2025-04-29
Posture
Other
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
The court dismissed a licensee holdover petition after a fact-finding hearing to determine whether the petitioner had knowledge that the respondent lacked mailbox access. The respondent testified that she had informed the petitioner’s personnel of her lack of mailbox access in December 2023, and this testimony was unchallenged. The court found the respondent's testimony credible, and since the petitioner had knowledge of the lack of mailbox access at the time of service, the court ruled the service was improper. The petition was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Practice Note: Ensure service complies with jurisdictional requirements, especially when a tenant has no access to essential services like mail.
Recommended Citation
"Brazilia Leasing L.P. v. Watts" (2025). All Decisions. 1787.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1787
