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eviction claim in New York

9 New York opinions name it 5 courts 1899–2025 1 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
487 Elmwood, Inc. v. Hassettgreen
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Having previously commenced a plenary action in Supreme Court seeking substantial damages based on this eviction, tenant "thereby waive[d] the eviction as a defense in an action for the rent" ( 487 Elmwood v Hassett , 107 AD2d 285, 288 [1985]).

2016Having previously commenced a plenary action in Supreme Court seeking substantial damages based on this eviction, tenant "thereby waive[d] the eviction as a defense in an action for the rent" ( 487 Elmwood v Hassett , 107 AD2d 285, 288 [1985]).

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Jackson v. Westminster House Owners Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Thus, while application of the above-mentioned terms of the subject lease, which are quite broad and clearly favor the landlord, does result in some harsh consequences to the tenant, this court cannot re-write the parties’ agreement.” In Jackson v Westminster House Owners Inc. ( 24 AD3d 249, 250 [1st Dept 2005]), the Court reiterated the principle that an eviction claim cannot lie where the repairs are authorized, “no matter how extensive or the degree of interference with the tenant’s occupancy”: “But alterations to leased premises, made with the consent of the tenant, do not amount to an evi

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Frame v. Horizons Wine & Cheese, Ltd.green
nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

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]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Third Lenox Terrace Associates v. Edwards green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2025Murphy v. DHCR , 21 NY3d 649 , 977 N.Y.S.2d 161 (2013)." THIRD LENOX As noted in Third Lenox and its progeny, a would-be successor's misrepresentation of the tenant's actual vacatur date from the housing accommodation constitutes fraud that, over an extended number of years, results in undue prejudice to the landlord in prosecuting an eviction claim ( see Jourdain , 159 AD3d at 48, 70 N.Y.S.3d 239 ( citing Third Lenox ), 23 Misc 3d 126(A) , 2009 WL 806812 [App. Term, 1st Dept. 2009], affd, 91 AD3d 532 , 937 N.Y.S.2d 41 [1st Dept. 2012] ).

12025–2025
Matter of Jourdain v. New York State Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal green
nyappdiv · 2018
1 sentence

2025Murphy v. DHCR , 21 NY3d 649 , 977 N.Y.S.2d 161 (2013)." THIRD LENOX As noted in Third Lenox and its progeny, a would-be successor's misrepresentation of the tenant's actual vacatur date from the housing accommodation constitutes fraud that, over an extended number of years, results in undue prejudice to the landlord in prosecuting an eviction claim ( see Jourdain , 159 AD3d at 48, 70 N.Y.S.3d 239 ( citing Third Lenox ), 23 Misc 3d 126(A) , 2009 WL 806812 [App. Term, 1st Dept. 2009], affd, 91 AD3d 532 , 937 N.Y.S.2d 41 [1st Dept. 2012] ).

12025–2025
Murphy v. New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal green
ny · 2013
1 sentence

2025Murphy v. DHCR , 21 NY3d 649 , 977 N.Y.S.2d 161 (2013)." THIRD LENOX As noted in Third Lenox and its progeny, a would-be successor's misrepresentation of the tenant's actual vacatur date from the housing accommodation constitutes fraud that, over an extended number of years, results in undue prejudice to the landlord in prosecuting an eviction claim ( see Jourdain , 159 AD3d at 48, 70 N.Y.S.3d 239 ( citing Third Lenox ), 23 Misc 3d 126(A) , 2009 WL 806812 [App. Term, 1st Dept. 2009], affd, 91 AD3d 532 , 937 N.Y.S.2d 41 [1st Dept. 2012] ).

12025–2025
Two Rector Street Corp. v. Bein green
nyappdiv · 1929
1 sentence

2016Corp. v Bein, 226 App Div 73 [1929]).

12016–2016
Nestor v. Britt green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2012Finally, tenant achieved “prevailing party” status in successfully defending against the landlords’ eviction claim, and thus is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees pursuant to the governing 1983 lease agreement and the reciprocal provisions of Real Property Law § 234 (see Nestor v Britt, 270 AD2d 192 [2000]).

12012–2012
54 Greene Street Realty Corp. v. Shook green
nyappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2008Realty Corp. v Shook ( 8 AD3d 168 [2004], Iv denied 4 NY3d 704 [2005]), and distinguishing it from the egregious commercial exploitation justifying the tenant’s eviction for a violation of RSC § 2525.7 in West 148 LLC v Yonke ( 11 Misc 3d 40 [App Term, 1st Dept 2006], Iv denied 2006 NY Slip Op 73839[U] [2006]).

12008–2008
54 Greene St. Realty Corp. v. Shook neutral
ny · 2005
1 sentence

2008Realty Corp. v Shook ( 8 AD3d 168 [2004], Iv denied 4 NY3d 704 [2005]), and distinguishing it from the egregious commercial exploitation justifying the tenant’s eviction for a violation of RSC § 2525.7 in West 148 LLC v Yonke ( 11 Misc 3d 40 [App Term, 1st Dept 2006], Iv denied 2006 NY Slip Op 73839[U] [2006]).

12008–2008
West 148 LLC v. Yonke green
nyappterm · 2006
1 sentence

2008Realty Corp. v Shook ( 8 AD3d 168 [2004], Iv denied 4 NY3d 704 [2005]), and distinguishing it from the egregious commercial exploitation justifying the tenant’s eviction for a violation of RSC § 2525.7 in West 148 LLC v Yonke ( 11 Misc 3d 40 [App Term, 1st Dept 2006], Iv denied 2006 NY Slip Op 73839[U] [2006]).

12008–2008
815 Park Avenue Owners, Inc. v. Lapidus neutral
nyappdiv · 1993
1 sentence

1996In a prior appeal, this Court affirmed a grant of summary judgment dismissing the partial eviction defense ( 190 AD2d 574 ).

11996–1996
Peerless Candy Co. v. Halbreich neutral
nyappterm · 1925
1 sentence

1985Conversely, where the tenant elects to assert a claim for damages he thereby waives the eviction as a defense in an action for the rent (supra, pp 518-519; Peerless Candy Co. v Halbreich, 125 Misc 889 ).

11985–1985
Clason v. Corley neutral
nysuperctnyc · 1852
1 sentence

1899Giles v. Comstock, 4 N. Y. 270, 275 ; Whalin v. White, 25 id. 464; Clason v. Corley, 5 Sandf. 447 ; Peck v. Knickerbocker Ice Co., 18 Hun, 183 .

11899–1899
Giles v. . Comstock green
ny · 1850
1 sentence

1899Giles v. Comstock, 4 N. Y. 270, 275 ; Whalin v. White, 25 id. 464; Clason v. Corley, 5 Sandf. 447 ; Peck v. Knickerbocker Ice Co., 18 Hun, 183 .

11899–1899

Where else courts name it

OH 15 (2006–2026) NY 9 (1899–2025) LA 9 (1978–2022) IL 8 (1893–2026) AZ 4 (2018–2024) FL 4 (2012–2019) ND 3 (2022–2024) DC 3 (1996–2010) TX 3 (2020–2023) CA 3 (1947–2018) NC 2 (1957–2014) WI 2 (2021–2022)

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