Ballin v. Ballin

In an action by a landlord to recover rent accrued under a lease, the tenant appeals from a judgment in favor of the landlord entered after trial before the court without a jury. Judgment reversed on the law and the facts, with costs, and complaint dismissed, with costs. Findings of fact insofar as they may be inconsistent herewith are reversed and new findings are made as indicated herein. The use of the premises authorized under the lease was inconsistent with the last-issued certificate of occupancy and therefore was unlawful (Administrative Code of City of New York, § C26-185.0). We need…