Gramford Realty Corp. v. Valentin

Each of these three tenants has occupied his apartment at 146 West 80 Street for several years. The rent *785of one (I assume without deciding) is $18 per week, of another $10, and of the third, $12. In June, 1971, ownership passed to the present landlord, who immediately ceased to demand the rent. The tenants paid nothing. In June, 1972, the landlord billed them for the total amount then accrued: $900 for one, $500 for another, and $564 for a third. None of the tenants possessed so large a sum. The bills went dishonored, and, in July, 1972, the landlord commenced summary nonpayment proceedings.

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