If a tenant makes representations that the tenant intends to sublet, does the landlord have to make a timely rejection of the sublet?
"New York", United States of America
The following excerpt is from Sharp v. Feldman, 159 Misc.2d 494, 605 N.Y.S.2d 616 (N.Y. City Ct. 1993):
If the landlord concludes that the representations are incorrect, he must make a timely rejection of the request to sublet pursuant to RPL section 226-b(2)(c). Cf., Vance v. Century Apts. Assoc., 93 A.D.2d 701, 460 N.Y.S.2d 922 (1st Dep't 1983), aff'd 61 N.Y.2d 716, 472 N.Y.S.2d 611, 460 N.E.2d 1096 (1984) (Held: Tenant's motion to compel the landlord to consent to the sublease denied; landlord entitled to trial on the issue of the tenant's intent to return).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is a tenant entitled to sue the landlord for possession of a property where the landlord also seeks to invest in the tenant's property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a refusal of a landlord to permit a tenant to exercise their right to a third party's right to evict a landlord constitute eviction? ("New York", United States of America)
Is the evidence insufficient to support any of the 12 convictions for conspiracy to make false statements, making, and aiding and abetting in making false statements to federally insured financial institutions? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts dealt with title disputes between a landlord and tenant when the landlord's lease expires? ("New York", United States of America)
Is a landlord obligated to deposit tenant's security in an interest-bearing account upon the expiration of the tenant's option to purchase? ("New York", United States of America)
Does a signed lease that allows a landlord to withhold rent from a tenant provide a waiver by the tenant of their right to object to the distress procedure? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a person who makes a political contribution to their own campaign be denied a right to make their own speech if they are not allowed to make it free? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a landlord in the private sector choose whom he will accept as tenants as long as he does not discriminate on one of the statutorily condemned bases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for granting an extension of time for an employee to complete an application for an extension to his time to complete his application? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
Does a plaintiff have standing to make a representation to the court? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
