Novakovic v. Novakovic

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Ordered that the order is reversed without costs and occupant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the petition is granted.

In this licensee summary proceeding (RPAPL 713 [7]), Peter Novakovic (occupant) moved for summary judgment dismissing the petition on the grounds that petitioner had no standing to maintain the proceeding, and that occupant’s father, who has a life estate in the property, had granted occupant a license to live in the subject premises for the duration of the father’s life. The Civil Court denied the motion, finding that there was a…