Fieldbridge Assoc. LLC v. Rivers

Abstract

In a non-payment proceeding in a rent-stabilized property, the court denied the tenant\u27s motion for summary judgment, ruling that the landlord could sue for rent arrears based on the actual lease agreements rather than solely relying on the last registered rent with the DHCR. The court emphasized that the essence of the agreement between landlord and tenant, as reflected in the lease, governed the rent due, not just the last registered amount. The decision highlights the importance of lease terms in determining rent obligations in rent-stabilized properties