Acevedo v. Layton

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert W. Cacace, J.

Trial was held in this summary proceeding on March 28, 1984.

Petitioner seeks respondent’s apartment for occupancy by a family member, the petitioner’s mother, pursuant to section 2504.4 (a) of the Emergency Tenant Protection Regulations (9 NYCRR). A 90-day notice was served upon tenant terminating the tenancy on February 28, 1984.

The tenant has occupied this rent-stabilized apartment for 11 years. Petitioner purchased the building in October of 1982. Tenant never had a lease, nor was she ever offered a lease by petitioner or his predecessor.

The tenant…