Tenant Gets Rent Abatement

LVT Number: 6989

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed breach of the warranty of habitability. The court ruled that there was a breach and gave tenant a 33 percent rent abatement for the three months' rent owed.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed breach of the warranty of habitability. The court ruled that there was a breach and gave tenant a 33 percent rent abatement for the three months' rent owed.

Johnson v. Johnson: Index No. 76441 (2/11/93) (City Ct. Mt. Vernon; Zambelli, J) [1-page document]

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