Tenant Spent Substantial Time Working in Argentina

LVT Number: #26133

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonprimary residence. The court ruled for landlord after a trial. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant was absent from the apartment for nine months during 2009, eight months during 2010, and the first six months of 2011. During that time tenant lived in Argentina and permitted others to occupy the apartment. Tenant was working as a musician during his lengthy stays in Buenos Aires. 

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonprimary residence. The court ruled for landlord after a trial. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant was absent from the apartment for nine months during 2009, eight months during 2010, and the first six months of 2011. During that time tenant lived in Argentina and permitted others to occupy the apartment. Tenant was working as a musician during his lengthy stays in Buenos Aires. 

184-188 Claremont Investors, LLC v. Nelson: 46 Misc.2d 148(A), 2015 NY Slip Op 50235(U) (App. T> 1 Dept.; 3/2/15; Lowe III, PJ, Schoenfeld, Hunter Jr, JJ)