Alleyne v. Townsley

The plaintiff landlords, Leroy and Isaline Alleyne, are the owners of a two-family dwelling located at 1538 President Street, Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York. The defendant, Fannie Townsley, rented the second-floor apartment on a *675monthly basis in July 1983. In or about September 1983 the Alleynes served Townsley with a 30-day notice terminating her tenancy as of October 31, 1983. Ms. Townsley failed to vacate the premises, and a holdover proceeding was instituted in Civil Court. Townsley raised as a defense that the premises were occupied by three families in violation of the…