Chronic Nonpayment of Rent

July 31, 1996

LVT Number: 10758

Landlord sued to evict tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord but delayed the eviction to allow tenant to comply with a payment agreement. Tenant didn't comply with three stipulations and continued not paying. Landlord asked the court to proceed with the eviction. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. The appeals court ruled against tenant. Tenant's noncompliance justified the eviction.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord but delayed the eviction to allow tenant to comply with a payment agreement. Tenant didn't comply with three stipulations and continued not paying. Landlord asked the court to proceed with the eviction. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. The appeals court ruled against tenant. Tenant's noncompliance justified the eviction.

Jannarone v. Ware: NYLJ, p. 21, col. 1 (7/18/96) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Parness, JP, Freedman, Davis, JJ)

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