Case Type

Non-payment

Housing Type

Market Rate

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Kings County (Brooklyn)

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

LT-307205-24/KI

Petitioner

Oksana Sologoub

Respondent

Julie Desiree Wyble; John Doe; Jane Doe

Judge

Bacdayan, Karen, M.

Decision/Order Date

2025-09-09

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Case Dismissed/discontinued

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this nonpayment proceeding for a 3-unit building, the Civil Court of the City of New York granted the tenant's motion for a directed verdict, dismissing the petition. The landlord failed to establish a prima facie case by not providing a complete lease with rental amounts or a proper rent breakdown. Although the tenant testified to a $1,650 monthly rent, the rent demand sought $2,900, rendering it defective and non-amendable. The court also noted the landlord's violation of a discovery order to produce all necessary documents. The tenant's counterclaims were severed without prejudice.

Keywords

Directed Verdict Granted at Trial; Petitioner Failed to Establish Prima Facie Case

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