Original Deed Not Provided

LVT Number: 17202

Landlord sued to evict tenants after buying a building in a foreclosure sale. Landlord attached a copy of a certified deed to the notice to quit. Tenants claimed that this was improper and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled for tenants. Landlord attached only a facsimile copy of the deed certification. An original certification was required.

Landlord sued to evict tenants after buying a building in a foreclosure sale. Landlord attached a copy of a certified deed to the notice to quit. Tenants claimed that this was improper and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled for tenants. Landlord attached only a facsimile copy of the deed certification. An original certification was required.

S&K Properties, LLC v. Wynn: NYLJ, 2/18/04, p. 24, col. 3 (Dist. Ct. Nassau; Fairgrieve, J)