Trustees of Columbia University v. Levin

Landlord conceded that the building is subject to rent1 control. While tenant’s lease was made when he was an instructor at the university, his employment terminated in *357June of 1969 and the term of the lease expired in March of 1970. He was, nevertheless, permitted to continue to occupy the demised premises by landlord, and landlord accepted the rent for the apartment, until October 26, 1971, when the university forwarded to him a notice requiring him to remove by November 30, 1971. Permitting tenant to occupy the premises and accepting rent for the apartment for this extensive period after…