Legal Opinion
Notre Dame Leasing, LLC v. Rosario
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 11, 2004PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Rosenblatt, J.
On this appeal, we must determine the circumstances under which Social Services Law § 143-b (5) (a) (the Spiegel Law) allows a social services tenant to withhold rent based on dangerous violations in the building.
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Alexandra Rosario (tenant) resides with her husband and children in a Queens apartment owned by Notre Dame Leasing, LLC (landlord). The tenant, who receives public assistance, pays only a portion of her monthly rent, with the Human Resources Administration (HRA) paying the balance.
*463On January 4, 2000, the landlord commenced a summary proceeding…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People v. Mobil Oil Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1979
- Farrell v. DrewNew York Court of Appeals · 1967
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