Palagonia v. Pappas

Petitioner landlord brings this proceeding to evict for nonpayment alleging unpaid rent in the amount of $300 for the month of July. The original agreement between the parties provided for rent in the amount of $235 per month and contained a provision that the term would expire on June 30,1974. On May 30,1974, the petitioner notified the tenant that on July 1, 1974, the rent would be increased to $300 per month if the tenant did not vacate.

A default admits all the traversable allegations in the pleadings, but not the relief sought (McClelland v. Climax Hosiery Mills, 252 N. Y. 347; Cranston…