Case Type
Non-payment
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-320132-23/BX
Petitioner
Lafayette Nelson Apartments LLC
Respondent
Felisha Grant; George Thompson
Judge
Harris, David A.
Decision/Order Date
2026-07-13
Posture
Post-Judgment Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Court grants respondent-occupant's motion to vacate pro se stipulation of settlement in which he agreed to pay rent arrears and a money judgment he did not owe, as he is not the tenant of record. Court holds stipulation is not enforceable against respondent who was not a tenant and had no obligation to pay rent. Respondent had no obligation to pay rent until a proper lease is executed in his name. Leave granted to interpose amended answer asserting succession claim.
Keywords
Post-Judgment; Pro Se Stipulation of Settlement Vacated; CPLR 5015; Judgment and Warrant of Eviction Vacated; Respondent Granted Leave to Interpose Amended Answer Asserting Succession Claim; Occupant/Potential Successor not Liable for Tenant of Record's Arrears
Recommended Citation
"Lafayette Nelson Apartments v. Grant" (2026). All Decisions. 2418.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2418
