Trial Required on Illegal Eviction Claim

LVT Number: 16365

Tenant sued landlord for illegal eviction. The court ruled for tenant without a trial. Landlord appealed and won. The question of whether a new tenancy was created by landlord's acceptance of rent after tenant's tenancy was terminated required a trial.

Tenant sued landlord for illegal eviction. The court ruled for tenant without a trial. Landlord appealed and won. The question of whether a new tenancy was created by landlord's acceptance of rent after tenant's tenancy was terminated required a trial.

Bush v. 280 Park Ave. S. Assocs., Inc.: NYLJ, 2/21/03, p. 25, col. 2 (App. T.2 Dept.; Pesce, PJ, Golia, Rios, JJ)