Landlord Gave up Right to Object to Tenant's Dog

February 1, 2002

LVT Number: 15584

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for keeping a dog, in violation of his lease and building rules. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant adopted a 65-pound dog and openly walked it at least three times a day in plain view of the building's 24-hour doorman and other employees. Landlord didn't take action until more than three months later. So landlord waived its right to object to tenant's dog.

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for keeping a dog, in violation of his lease and building rules. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant adopted a 65-pound dog and openly walked it at least three times a day in plain view of the building's 24-hour doorman and other employees. Landlord didn't take action until more than three months later. So landlord waived its right to object to tenant's dog.

111 E. 88th Partners v. Reich: NYLJ, 1/11/02, p. 18, col. 1 (App. T.1 Dept.; McCooe, JP, Gangel-Jacob, Suarez, JJ)

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