Case Type
Holdover-Lease Expiration
Housing Type
Market Rate
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-332407-25/BX
Petitioner
University Riverview Associates
Respondent
Dorca Rodriguez, John Doe, Jane Doe
Judge
Harris, David A.
Decision/Order Date
2026-10-19
Posture
Pre-Answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this GCEL holdover based on nonpayment of rent under RPL § 216(a)(1), the court dismisses because the predicate termination notice merely states the tenant "is behind on rental obligations" without specifying amounts owed or applicable time periods, making it impossible for respondent to formulate a meaningful defense. The deficient notice is unamendable, requiring dismissal.
Keywords
GCEL; Holdover For Nonpayment Of Rent; RPL § 216[a][1]; Termination Notice Must Offer More Than A Conclusory Statement Regarding Rent Due And Owing; Termination Notice Not Reasonable Under The Attendant Circumstances Under RPAPL § 741[4]; No Monthly Accounting Provided
Recommended Citation
"University Riverview Associates v. Rodriguez" (2026). All Decisions. 2509.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2509
