Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Jorden
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided May 25, 2005PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Renee R. Roth, S.
*790This contested, proceeding in the estate of William Jorden to determine the validity of a claim for unpaid rent raises an issue of first impression under article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law (the Loft Law).
Specifically, the question is whether the Loft Law gives the fiduciary of the estate of a deceased tenant a right to recover the value of fixtures added to the premises by the decedent. Petitioner (the landlord) has moved to dismiss a defense based upon such right, as well as all other defenses raised by the executrix, and seeks summary judgment on…
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