Caro v. Weaver

The petitioner, a tenant, seeks to review a determination of respondent Rent Commission which resulted in the issuance of a certificate of eviction. The landlord has intervened in the proceeding and makes this motion to change the venue to Queens County. The apartment in question is located in that county.

The venue of proceedings against a State body or officer is governed by section 1287 of the Civil Practice Act, which fixes it as the district where the officer made his determination, or where the material facts took place, or where the principal office of the respondent is located. Here,…