Legal Opinion
Marion v. Weiser
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 15, 1922PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCropsey, J.
The only question upon this appeal which presents any basis for discussion is whether the Housing Laws, so called, apply to tenants who became such since their enactment. The tenant made a lease of an apartment in March, 1921. He paid the agreed rent for a month, and refused to pay for the following month. The landlord then started a proceeding to dispossess him for non-payment of rent. The tenant pleaded the defense that the rent sought was unreasonable under the statute. The evidence established that the agreed rent was unreasonable and the court fixed a lesser amount. Can the tenant avail…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People Ex Rel. Durham Realty Corp. v. La FetraNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
- Farnham Realty Corp. v. PosnerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1922
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