Tenant Who Filed for Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania Is Nonprimary Resident

LVT Number: #20440

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for nonprimary residence. The trial court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. The trial court found that tenant's testimony wasn't credible. There was ample proof to support the court's decision, including tenant's bank records and driver's license. In addition, tenant filed four separate bankruptcy petitions, all listing a Pennsylvania address.

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for nonprimary residence. The trial court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. The trial court found that tenant's testimony wasn't credible. There was ample proof to support the court's decision, including tenant's bank records and driver's license. In addition, tenant filed four separate bankruptcy petitions, all listing a Pennsylvania address.

ALH Properties Two, LLC v. Castaldo: NYLJ, 5/5/08, p. 29, col. 2 (App. T. 1 Dept.; McKeon, PJ, Davis, Heitler, JJ)