Landlord Can Conduct Limited Pretrial Questioning

September 30, 2006

LVT Number: 19138

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenants for nonprimary residence. When landlord asked the court for permission to conduct pretrial questioning of tenants, they objected. Landlord didn't provide the court with facts or reasons for its claim. And tenants had responded to landlord's request for information in a prior illegal sublet proceeding. The court ruled for landlord in part. Landlord could deliver written questions to tenants and ask them only for information not previously requested or supplied.

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenants for nonprimary residence. When landlord asked the court for permission to conduct pretrial questioning of tenants, they objected. Landlord didn't provide the court with facts or reasons for its claim. And tenants had responded to landlord's request for information in a prior illegal sublet proceeding. The court ruled for landlord in part. Landlord could deliver written questions to tenants and ask them only for information not previously requested or supplied.

Ejam Holding Co. v. Sands: NYLJ, 9/20/06, p. 23, col. 3 (Civ. Ct. NY; Milin, J)

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