Tacfield Associates v. Dalton

*844OPINION OF THE COURT

Gary F. Marton, J.

Introduction

The above-captioned is a holdover proceeding. The premises at issue are a rent-stabilized apartment. Petitioner alleges that it may end respondent’s tenancy because he breached a substantial obligation of the lease by not complying with its alleged requirement to pay to petitioner money due for electricity. Respondent denies the same in his answer and now moves for summary judgment. As set out below, the court grants the motion and dismisses the proceeding.

Background

Some 23 years ago respondent became a tenant of the premises. In pertinent…