Zenila Realty Corp. v. Masterandrea

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jay Stuart Dankberg, J.

The holding in this case evinces that landlord should have been given the 17th century warning of Miguel de *2Cervantes that “delay always breeds danger” (Don Quixote, part I, book IV, ch 2; see, also, Shakespeare, King Henry VI, act III, scene 2, “delays have dangerous ends”).

Issues discussed in this decision include: once a demand for rent has been made, does it remain effective forever? Is there some point at which mere passage of time can make a once proper demand no longer viable as a predicate for a summary proceeding? Did the Legislature intend…