Landlord Didn't Give Up Right to Object to Pet

LVT Number: 8561

Landlord sued to evict tenant for keeping a dog in her apartment in violation of her lease. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. The appeals court again ruled for landlord. Landlord sued tenant shortly after discovering the dog. Landlord didn't wait too long; there was no waiver under New York City law. Tenant had ten days to remove the dog.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for keeping a dog in her apartment in violation of her lease. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. The appeals court again ruled for landlord. Landlord sued tenant shortly after discovering the dog. Landlord didn't wait too long; there was no waiver under New York City law. Tenant had ten days to remove the dog.

Riverbay Corp. v. Exelberth: NYLJ, p. 21, col. 3 (1/21/94) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Ostrau, PJ, Miller, Glen, JJ)