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Bogatz v. Extra Touch International, Inc., 179 Misc. 2d 1029 (1999)

Citation
Bogatz v. Extra Touch International, Inc., 179 Misc. 2d 1029 (1999)
Parent Document
Bogatz v. Extra Touch International, Inc., 179 Misc. 2d 1029 (1999)
Jurisdiction
New York (state)
Effective Date
1999-03-03

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In New York City, a 30-day notice of termination (also known as a notice to quit) in a holdover case must be served pursuant to RPAPL 735 if it is a holdover under Real Property Law § 232-a, that is, the termination of a month-to-month tenancy. This is specifically stated in section 232-a. (See also, Scherer and Fisher-Brandveen, op. cit., § 8:223.) Where the action is brought when a fixed and certain lease term has expired, a notice of termination is not required, and section 232-a is inapplicable. (89 NY Jur 2d, Real Property — Possessory Actions, § 20.) That is, when a commercial lease expires and the tenant holds over, and the landlord accepts rent beyond the expiration of the lease term, the landlord must serve a notice of termination in accordance with RPAPL 735. When the, action is brought at the expiration of the lease, no notice is required. Tenant’s attorney argues that a 30-day notice is required by statute. This is not so, as the lease governs and Real Property Law § 232-a is inapplicable.