Case Type

Non-payment

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

New York County (Manhattan)

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

LT 311475-23

Slip Opinion Number

2026 NY Slip Op 31470(U)

Petitioner

RIVER SIDE DRIVE 615 REAL T Y LLC

Respondent

CHRIS! ION CAMPBELL, GARRETI MODESTE

Judge

Golden, Tashanna B.

Decision/Order Date

2026-04-13

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Case Dismissed/discontinued

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

This nonpayment case was dismissed after the tenant moved to dismiss because the landlord failed to provide a written lease agreement between the parties. The landlord had commenced the proceeding alleging a written rental agreement and that the premises were subject to the Rent Stabilization Law. However, after discovery, no such written lease in effect at the commencement of the case could be produced, which is required for nonpayment proceedings involving Rent Stabilized apartments. Therefore, the tenant's motion to dismiss was granted.

Keywords

Nonpayment Case Cannot Proceed Without Written Lease Agreement in Effect When Petition is Filed

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