Landlord Didn't Send Three-Day Rent Demand

LVT Number: 11338

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed, claiming that there had been no proper rent demand. The appeals court ruled for tenant and dismissed the case. Landlord didn't make a proper rent demand or serve a three- day notice before commencing the nonpayment proceeding.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed, claiming that there had been no proper rent demand. The appeals court ruled for tenant and dismissed the case. Landlord didn't make a proper rent demand or serve a three- day notice before commencing the nonpayment proceeding.

Alex Armonas Development Corp. v. Wottawa: NYLJ, p. 34, col. 4 (2/21/97) (App. Div. 2 Dept.; Stark, JP, Collins, Floyd, JJ)