Creagh v. Stilwell

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

The novel issue presented by respondent’s motion is whether joinder of a third party is permitted in a summary proceeding where the claim sought to be interposed does not relate to housing maintenance standards.

FACTS

By lease dated March 10, 1984, petitioner leased an apartment to respondent for a one-year period. After expiration of the term this holdover proceeding was commenced.

Respondent claims that when she executed the lease she was not aware that petitioner was not the building owner and points out that the document nowhere indicates that it is a…