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

312693-24/QU

Petitioner

VAVILI REALTY, LLC

Respondent

YULISSA VARGAS, “JANE DOE”, “JOHN DOE”

Judge

Bryan, David J.

Decision/Order Date

2025-10-08

Posture

Pre-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Motion Granted for Tenant

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this holdover proceeding, the tenant moved to dismiss, arguing the landlord waived its right to enforce the no-pet provision under NYC Administrative Code § 27-2009.1. The tenant claimed openly and notoriously harboring a dog, and the landlord failed to commence an eviction proceeding within 90 days of knowledge. The court found the landlord's emails and notices proved actual knowledge of the pet's presence more than 90 days before commencing the suit. Consequently, the landlord waived its right to enforce the no-pet clause, and the tenant's motion to dismiss was granted.

Keywords

Pet Holdover; Pet Waiver Law; Open and Notorious Presence Of Pet; Proceeding Must Be Commenced Within 90 Days

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