Legal Opinion
Lufkin v. Drago
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided November 5, 1984PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
David B. Saxe, J.
May a tenant, who has failed to occupy an apartment as his primary residence, be permitted to “cure” his nonprimary residence status after the landlord has commenced a summary proceeding against him on the grounds that the tenant does not maintain the apartment as his primary residence?
Respondent Armando Drago entered into possession of the premises, apartment 6-D, at 203 East 72nd Street in Manhattan in 1974 pursuant to a written lease with petitioner’s predecessor for a term expiring September 30, 1977. By written rental agreements, the lease was renewed…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Park South Associates v. MasonCivil Court of the City of New York · 1984
- Langham Mansions Co. v. BodineAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1983
- Vesey Realty Co. v. DohertyCivil Court of the City of New York · 1983
3Cited by8 opinions
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- Pamela Equities Corp. v. CampCivil Court of the City of New York · 1985
- 444 W. 54th Street Tenants Assocs. v. CostelloCivil Court of the City of New York · 1987
- G. Warhit Real Estate, Inc. v. KraussNassau County District Court · 1985
- 45th Street Associates v. SpenceAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1999
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