Munroe v. 344 East 76th Realty Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard Lee Price, J.

Motion by plaintiffs for a preliminary injunction restraining the landlord from evicting them because of their marital status is granted.

Plaintiffs commenced this action for injunctive relief and damages based upon alleged discriminatory action of the landlord.

Plaintiff Munroe executed a one-year lease to occupy apartment No. 3 at 344 East 76th Street, New York, New York, at a rental of $446.60 per month, commencing January 1,1981 and ending December 31,1981. Paragraph 1 of the lease contains the following provision as to use: “only a party signing…