Nussbaum v. Fishman

For over five years prior to the commencement of this nonpayment summary proceeding, petitioner resided in apparent domestic tranquility as one of four fee-owning tenants in common of a two-family house in Belle Harbor, Queens. He became the sole owner'in fee of the premises by deed dated March 15, 1971. Almost five months later, on August 10, 1971, he made his debut into the rentier class to the extent of executing a written lease with respondent for the *211ground floor at a rental of $340 per month for a two-year term commencing September 15, 1971.

Five days thereafter on August 15, 1971,…