Rivas v. Conty

OPINION OF THE COURT

John S. Lansden, J.

In this alleged month to month holdover proceeding, both *987sides were represented by counsel. The court notes that respondent Conty was the only respondent to appear and the trial was deemed an inquest as to the non-appearing respondents. It is largely undisputed that petitioner is the owner of the subject premises. It is undisputed that respondent Conty became a tenant pursuant to an oral agreement about 12 or 13 years ago.

Petitioner asserted that there have been and are five residential units in the subject building. There is, according to the testimony,…