Case Type
Non-payment
Housing Type
Other
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
CV-006320-23/BX
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 50150(U)
Petitioner
Parkchester Preservation Company LP
Respondent
Christina Frederick
Judge
Guglielmo, Dawn
Decision/Order Date
2026-02-09
Posture
Post-judgment Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Other
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
A landlord commenced an action for unpaid rent against a tenant, resulting in a default judgment for approximately $20,000. The tenant moved to vacate the default judgment, claiming she believed the summons and complaint were a "fake bluff legal action." The Civil Court denied the tenant's motion, finding her explanation for the default did not constitute a reasonable excuse. The court noted the tenant had received multiple demand letters and was involved in prior legal proceedings, making her "fake action" claim unreasonable without diligent inquiry. Consequently, the court did not need to assess whether the tenant had a meritorious defense, and the default judgment against the tenant was upheld.
Keywords
Post-Surrender Action For Unpaid Rent; Default Judgment Upheld; Defendant's Belief That Proceeding Was “Fake” Is Not A Reasonable Excuse
Recommended Citation
"Parkchester Preserv. Co. LP v. Frederick" (2026). All Decisions. 2135.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2135
