New York City Housing Authority v. Witherspoon

OPINION OF THE COURT

George M. Hermann, J.

Petitioner commenced this licensee holdover proceeding on the ground that the tenant of record was deceased and the respondent no longer had permission or authority to remain in the subject premises.

The respondent was personally served with the 10-day notice to quit on May 2, 2005 and thereafter with the petition, dated May 19, 2005, on May 20, 2005.

On May 31, 2005, the respondent, appearing pro se, entered into a stipulation before a different judge which, in relevant part, reads as follows:

“1. Respondent consents to the entry of a final judgment of…