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76 New York opinions name it 12 courts 1850–2026 18 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Gersten v. 56 7th Avenue LLCgreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 5 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025LLC, 88 AD3d 189, 199 [1st Dept 2011], appeal withdrawn, 18 NY3d 954 [2012]).

2025LLC , 88 AD3d 189, 199 [1st Dept 2011], appeal withdrawn , 18 NY3d 954 [2012]).

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Tower Risk Management v. Ni Chunp Hugreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Since the policy issued by Lloyd's to the tenant permitted waiver, we find that the waiver clause in the lease bars this action against Forty Seventh Fifth ( see Tower Risk Mgt. v Ni Chunp Hu , 84 AD3d 616, 616 [1st Dept 2011]), and that the court should have granted Forty Seventh Fifth's motion for summary judgment.

2023Since the policy issued by Lloyd's to the tenant permitted waiver, we find that the waiver clause in the lease bars this action against Forty Seventh Fifth ( see Tower Risk Mgt. v Ni Chunp Hu , 84 AD3d 616, 616 [1st Dept 2011]), and that the court should have granted Forty Seventh Fifth's motion for summary judgment.

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Barash v. PA. TERM. REAL ESTATE CORP.green
ny · 1970 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–2024
2 sentences

2024"It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent" ( Barash v. Pa. Terminal Real Estate Corp. , 26 NY2d 77, 83 , 308 N.Y.S.2d 649, 653 , 256 N.E.2d 707, 710 [1970]).

2024"It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent" ( Barash v. Pa. Terminal Real Estate Corp. , 26 NY2d 77, 83 , 308 N.Y.S.2d 649, 653 , 256 N.E.2d 707, 710 [1970]).

12
Frame v. Horizons Wine & Cheese, Ltd.green
nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–2011
2 sentences

2011Although in cases of partial eviction the tenant’s refusal to pay rent constitutes an election of remedies, and the tenant has no claim for damages, a tenant who elects to remain in possession and pay the rent after a partial eviction may claim damages from his lessor which include consequential damages (see Frame v Horizons Wine & Cheese, 95 AD2d 514, 519 [1983]).

1985In cases of partial eviction “the tenant’s refusal to pay rent constitutes an election of remedies, and the tenant has no claim for damages” (Frame v Horizons Wine & Cheese, 95 AD2d 514, 518 , supra).

12
Alleghany Pharmacal Corp. v. Parbel of Florida, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Tenant's claim that the lease was modified by a prior course of conduct between the parties is barred by the no-waiver provision contained in article 25 of the lease, which provides that landlord's failure to enforce a provision of the lease "shall not prevent a subsequent act which would have originally constituted a violation from having all the force and effect of an original violation." In any event, tenant's proof of an agreement permitting it to pay the real estate tax in installments was conditioned upon it staying current with its rental obligations, which it failed to do.</p> <p>With

11
Cotrone v. Consolidated Edison Co.green
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Tenant's claim that a language barrier prevented her from fully understanding the terms of the stipulation is without merit, as she was offered the opportunity to have a Mandarin interpreter present at multiple appearances but repeatedly declined to utilize an interpreter, and her "pro se papers in both the motion court and this Court indicate that [her] English was strong enough to have grasped the fairly straightforward provisions of the stipulation in issue" ( Starayeva v Starayev , 50 AD3d 354, 354 [2008]).

2026Tenant's claim that a language barrier prevented her from fully understanding the terms of the stipulation is without merit, as she was offered the opportunity to have a Mandarin interpreter present at multiple appearances but repeatedly declined to utilize an interpreter, and her "pro se papers in both the motion court and this Court indicate that [her] English was strong enough to have grasped the fairly straightforward provisions of the stipulation in issue" ( Starayeva v Starayev , 50 AD3d 354, 354 [2008]).

11
Freeman v. Brechergreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024An "unsubstantiated hope that discovery and time will help salvage [plaintiff's] claims" is an insufficient basis for CPLR 3211(d) discovery ( see Freeman v Brecher , 155 AD3d 453, 454 [1st Dept 2017]).

11
Swersky v. Dreyer & Traubgreen
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Tenant's claim that petitioner failed to volunteer such information is not a proper ground for tenant's defense to this RPAPL 713 (10) proceeding based upon fraudulent misrepresentation ( see Swersky v Dreyer & Traub , 219 AD2d 321, 326 [1996]) or a defense based upon unclean hands ( see National Distillers & Chem.

11
Kopsidas v. Krokosgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Corp. v Seyopp Corp. , 17 NY2d 12 [1966]; Kopsidas v Krokos , 294 AD2d 406, 407 [2002]).

11
Murphy v. New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewalgreen
ny · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021"Succession is in the spirit of the statutory scheme, whose goal is to facilitate the availability of affordable housing for low-income residents and to temper the harsh consequences of the death or departure of a tenant for their 'traditional' and 'non traditional' family members" ( Matter of Murphy v New York State Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal , 21 NY3d 649, 653 [2013]).

11
Corbin v. Brileygreen
nyappterm · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019"The fact that an apartment is rented without a permit does not preclude the recovery of rent, absent a statutory bar to such recovery" ( Hayes v Ramsey , 60 Misc 3d 137 [A], 2018 NY Slip Op 51114[U] , *1 [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2018]; see Madden v Juillet , 46 Misc 3d 146 [A], 2015 NY Slip Op 50214[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2015]; Sinclair v Ramnarace , 36 Misc 3d 150 [A], 2012 NY Slip Op 51671[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2012]; Corbin v Briley , 192 Misc 2d 503, 504 [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2002]).

11
Caba v. Raigreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Church in Jamaica , 100 AD3d 940 , 941 [2012]; Caba v Rai , 63 AD3d 578, 582 [2009]).

11
W54-7 LLC v. Schickgreen
nyappterm · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Times Square Stores Corp. v. Bernice Realty Co.green
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Adams v. . City of Cohoesgreen
ny · 1891 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Sound Distributing Corp. v. Ponce Acquisition Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Hallock v. Stategreen
ny · 1984 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Akron Meats, Inc. v. 1418 Kitchens, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1990 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
1029 Sixth, LLC v. Riniv Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Duell v. Condongreen
ny · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Gerber v. Rosenfeldgreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Riverside Research Institute v. KMGA, Inc.green
ny · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Muller v. New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewalgreen
nyappdiv · 2000 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Bell v. Bursongreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (56)

CaseCitedYears
Edgerton v. . Page green
· 1859
2 sentences

1975It is clear that it would be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of the premises and still remain in possession without the payment of rent (City of New York v Pike Realty Corp., supra; Edgerton v Page, supra; Barash v Pennsylvania Term.

1971It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent (City of New York v. Pike Realty Corp., supra, 247 N. Y., at p. 247 ; Edgerton v. Page, supra).” In the instant case, tenant was deprived of the beneficial use and enjoyment of her terrace.

41970–1975
Matter of Susan D. Settenbrino, Pc v. Barroga-Hayes green
ny · 2012
2 sentences

2025LLC, 88 AD3d 189, 199 [1st Dept 2011], appeal withdrawn, 18 NY3d 954 [2012]).

2025LLC , 88 AD3d 189, 199 [1st Dept 2011], appeal withdrawn , 18 NY3d 954 [2012]).

32025–2025
Peerless Candy Co. v. Halbreich neutral
nyappterm · 1925
2 sentences

1983Nevertheless the tenant’s refusal to pay rent constitutes an election of remedies, and the tenant has no claim for damages (see 2 Rasch, NY Landlord & Tenant, Summary Proceedings [2d ed], § 983; Peerless Candy Co. v Halbreich, 125 Misc 889 ).

1956Nor would an actual eviction which occurred on only one day in October followed by the resumption of possession by the tenant be a defense to a proceeding for the nonpayment of rent in November (cf. Kermacoe Realty Co. v. McKenna, 132 Misc. 293 ; Peerless Candy Co. v. Halbreich, 125 Misc. 889 ).

31956–1985
Tracy v. . Albany Exchange Co. green
ny · 1852
2 sentences

1979Co., 7 NY 472 , supra; 1 Rasch, New York Landlord and Tenant including Summary Proceedings [2d ed], § 294).

1925(Voege v. Ronalds, 83 Hun, 114 ; Tracy v. Albany Exxchange Co., 7 N. Y. 472 ; West ern Transportation Co. v. Lansing, 49 id. 499 ; Kolasky v. Michels, 120 id. 635; Smith v. Littlefield, 51 id. 539; Pugsley v. Aikin, 11 id. 494.) The holding over by the tenant for the period specified was sufficient evidence of an election on his part to accept the privilege of an extension for one year under the lease, inasmuch as the lease did not require any other notice olsuch election.

31900–1979
City of New York v. Pike Realty Corp. green
ny · 1928
2 sentences

1971It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent (City of New York v. Pike Realty Corp., supra, 247 N. Y., at p. 247 ; Edgerton v. Page, supra).” In the instant case, tenant was deprived of the beneficial use and enjoyment of her terrace.

1970It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent ( City of New York v. Pike Realty Corp. , supra , 247 N. Y., at p. 247 ; Edgerton v. Page , supra ).

31970–1971
McGoldrick v. DeCruz green
nyappterm · 2003
2 sentences

2024McGoldrick v DeCruz ( 195 Misc 2d 414 , 758 NYS2d 756 [AT 1st Dep't 2003]).

2024McGoldrick v DeCruz ( 195 Misc 2d 414 , 758 NYS2d 756 [AT 1st Dep't 2003]).

22024–2024
Voege v. Ronalds neutral
nysupct · 1894
2 sentences

1925(Voege v. Ronalds, 83 Hun, 114 ; Tracy v. Albany Exxchange Co., 7 N. Y. 472 ; West ern Transportation Co. v. Lansing, 49 id. 499 ; Kolasky v. Michels, 120 id. 635; Smith v. Littlefield, 51 id. 539; Pugsley v. Aikin, 11 id. 494.) The holding over by the tenant for the period specified was sufficient evidence of an election on his part to accept the privilege of an extension for one year under the lease, inasmuch as the lease did not require any other notice olsuch election.

1900(Voege v. Ronalds, 83 Hun, 114 ; Tracy v. Albany Exchange Co., 7 N. Y. 472 ; Western Transportation Co. v. Lansing, 49 id.. 499 ; Kolasky v. Michels, 120 id. 635 ; Smith v. Littlefield, 51 id. 539 ; Pugsley v. Aikin, 11 id. 494 .) The holding over by the tenant for the period specified was sufficient evidence of an election on his part to accept the privilege of an extension for one year under the lease, inasmuch as the lease did not require any other notice of such election.

21900–1925
Smith ex dem. Teller v. Lorillard neutral
· 1813
2 sentences

1861(Smith v. Lorillard, 10 John. 338 .) In the second place, the defendant showed a good title to the premises by an adverse possession of more than 20 years.

1850(Smith v. Lorillard, 10 John.

21850–1861
Matter of Korn green
nyappdiv · 2021
1 sentence

2024The statute applies to cooperative shareholders (see Kotler v 979 Corp., 191 AD3d 473 [1st Dept 2021] [coop resident entitled to attorney’s fees under RPL § 234]; see Univ.

12024–2024
Barash v. Pennsylvania Terminal Real Estate Corp. green
ny · 1970
1 sentence

2024"It has been said to be inequitable for the tenant to claim substantial interference with the beneficial enjoyment of his property and remain in possession without payment of rent" ( Barash v. Pa. Terminal Real Estate Corp. , 26 NY2d 77, 83 , 308 N.Y.S.2d 649, 653 , 256 N.E.2d 707, 710 [1970]).

12024–2024
Dance Magic, Inc. v. Pike Realty, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2022"Where a commercial tenant has waived its rights under Real Property Law § 227, the tenant may not claim constructive eviction, but is limited to the remedies set forth in the lease" ( Dance Magic, Inc. v Pike Realty, Inc. , 85 AD3d at 1087 ).

12022–2022
National Distillers & Chemical Corp. v. Seyopp Corp. green
ny · 1966
1 sentence

2022Corp. v Seyopp Corp. , 17 NY2d 12 [1966]; Kopsidas v Krokos , 294 AD2d 406, 407 [2002]).

12022–2022
Nechamkin v. Morgenthau green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2022Assoc. v Murdock , 276 AD2d 360 , 360-361 [2000]; Hernco, LLC v Hernandez , 46 Misc 3d 137[A] , 2015 NY Slip Op 50062[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 2d, 11th & 13th Jud Dists 2015]; Paris Lic Realty, LLC v Vertex, LLC , 41 Misc 3d 145[A] , 2013 NY Slip Op 52074[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 2d, 11th & 13th Jud Dists 2013]).

12022–2022
Northern Westchester Professional Park Associates v. Town of Bedford green
ny · 1983
1 sentence

2022Upon a review of the record, we find no basis to disturb the court's finding ( see Northern Westchester Professional Park Assoc. v Town of Bedford , 60 NY2d at 499 ). [2] Tenant's objection on appeal to the sufficiency of the amended petition on the ground that the amended petition failed to plead landlord's proposed theory of deregulation does not implicate the court's subject matter jurisdiction and was waived by tenant's failure to raise the objection at any time during the trial proceedings ( see 433 W.

12022–2022
Chappuis v. CUCS?The Kelly neutral
nyappterm · 2018
1 sentence

2019"The fact that an apartment is rented without a permit does not preclude the recovery of rent, absent a statutory bar to such recovery" ( Hayes v Ramsey , 60 Misc 3d 137 [A], 2018 NY Slip Op 51114[U] , *1 [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2018]; see Madden v Juillet , 46 Misc 3d 146 [A], 2015 NY Slip Op 50214[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2015]; Sinclair v Ramnarace , 36 Misc 3d 150 [A], 2012 NY Slip Op 51671[U] [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2012]; Corbin v Briley , 192 Misc 2d 503, 504 [App Term, 2d Dept, 9th & 10th Jud Dists 2002]).

12019–2019
Arias v. First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2018Church in Jamaica , 100 AD3d 940 , 941 [2012]; Caba v Rai , 63 AD3d 578, 582 [2009]).

12018–2018
Davies v. City of New York neutral
nyappdiv · 2007
1 sentence

2018Tenant's claim that he was out of the country for more than a year tending to an ill parent is unsupported ( see Chang Hyun Kim v Consolidated Edison, Inc. , 39 AD3d 390 [2007]), and insufficient to excuse his seven-month (post-eviction) delay in first moving to vacate the judgment ( see Arias v First Presbyt.

12018–2018
Weinstock v. Weinstock neutral
nyappdiv · 1998
1 sentence

2017Capital, Inc. v Kontogiannis , 128 AD3d 606 [2015], lv dismissed in part, denied in part 26 NY3d 1135 [2016]; Weinstock v Weinstock , 250 AD2d 671 [1998]).

12017–2017
DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. v. Kontogiannis neutral
ny · 2016
12017–2017
DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. v. Kontogiannis green
nyappdiv · 2015
12017–2017
Cohn v. White Oak Cooperative Housing Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1997
12016–2016
Finkelstein Newman Ferrara LLP v. Manning green
nyappdiv · 2009
12015–2015
Hudson Towers Housing Co. v. VIP Yacht Cruises, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2009
12011–2011
Schwartz, Karlan & Gutstein v. 271 Venture green
nyappdiv · 1991
12011–2011
Gyncor, Inc. v. Ironwood Realty Corp. neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
12011–2011
RVC Associates v. Rockville Anesthesia Group green
nyappdiv · 1999
12011–2011
Janes v. Paddell green
· 1911
12008–2008
Sheehy v. Clifford Chance Rogers & Wells LLP green
ny · 2005
12008–2008
Hotel Cameron, Inc. v. Purcell green
nyappdiv · 2006
12008–2008
New York State Labor Relations Board v. Le Crepe — Number 3 Ltd. neutral
nysupct · 1973
12007–2007
Murphy v. Relaxation Plus Commodore, Ltd. green
nyappterm · 1975
12007–2007
Wolinsky v. Kee Yip Realty Corp. green
ny · 2004
12006–2006
Hughes v. Lenox Hill Hospital green
nyappdiv · 1996
12001–2001
Matter of Ferrara v. Superintendent, New York State Police green
ny · 1997
12001–2001
City of New York v. Valera green
nyappdiv · 1995
12001–2001
Jones Lang Wootton USA v. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae green
nyappdiv · 1998
12001–2001
Beljean v. Maiuzzo green
nyappdiv · 1998
12000–2000
Rose v. Spa Realty Associates green
ny · 1977
11999–1999
Vance v. Century Apartments Associates green
nyappdiv · 1983
11993–1993
Vance v. Century Apartments Associates green
ny · 1984
11993–1993

Where else courts name it

NY 76 (1850–2026) NJ 14 (1952–2021) TX 11 (1902–2024) CA 11 (1880–2025) IL 11 (1919–2023) PA 10 (1901–2023) DC 8 (1943–2024) MA 6 (1892–2012) CT 6 (1881–2017) AZ 6 (1970–2018) IN 6 (1909–2013) MD 5 (1966–2020) FL 5 (1987–2016) IA 5 (1901–2009) OK 5 (1907–2019) GA 5 (1908–2015) WA 4 (1901–2016) MO 4 (1895–2000) OH 4 (1983–2016) VT 4 (2003–2025) NM 3 (1990–2022) UT 3 (2001–2019) PR 2 (1957–1962) OR 2 (1880–2007) SC 2 (1930–2025)

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