Gounder v. Kurup

*9OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Ordered that the judgment, insofar as appealed from, is affirmed without costs.

In September 2000, plaintiff Shanthi Gounder purchased a house (the premises) which was occupied by a tenant, defendant Chandrika Kurup, who resided there with her daughter and without a written lease. Defendant continued to reside in the premises, and she paid rent until the autumn of 2006. During that time, Shanthi Gounder, and her husband, plaintiff Veeramuthu Gounder, came to believe that defendant was operating a children’s music and dance school on the premises.

After defendant…