Three-Day Notice Sent by Certified Mail

LVT Number: 10523

Landlord sued to evict Westchester tenant for nonpayment of rent. The trial court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. Tenant claimed improper service of the three-day notice. The appeals court ruled for tenant. The three-day notice was sent by certified mail only. This was a violation of service requirements under applicable law. Landlord's petition was dismissed.

Landlord sued to evict Westchester tenant for nonpayment of rent. The trial court ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. Tenant claimed improper service of the three-day notice. The appeals court ruled for tenant. The three-day notice was sent by certified mail only. This was a violation of service requirements under applicable law. Landlord's petition was dismissed.

Brophy v. Winter: NYLJ, p. 30, col. 4 (3/22/96) (App. T. 2 Dept.; Collins, JP, Ingrassia, Luciano, JJ)