Case Type

Holdover-Breach of Lease

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Queens County (Queens)

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

312699-23

Petitioner

57 ELMHURST LLC

Respondent

FATIMA TERADA et al.

Judge

Lansden, John S.

Decision/Order Date

2025-06-20

Posture

Other

Disposition

Case Dismissed/discontinued

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

The court dismissed the landlord's holdover petition alleging illegal sublet, unauthorized alterations (partition), and failure to install carpeting. The illegal sublet claim was dismissed for lack of proof of vacation or financial arrangement. The alteration and carpeting claims were dismissed due to waiver, as prior and current landlords implicitly consented by failing to object despite clear visibility and opportunities over a long tenancy. The tenant's reasonable accommodation defense for carpeting was not established.

Keywords

Breach of Lease; Trial Decision

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