Recently I have been served with a notice of petition to appear in court regarding a non-payment of rent.
I have a question regarding the last page where there are 10 points that cover the parties involved, rent amounts, stabilization status, etc.
Must all of these be true for a case to continue? I have searched Google and this forum for any info on defective notices of petition, and I cannot find any thing that helps me directly.
My question refers to point (or number) 10: "
The Premises are a multiple dwelling, and pursuant to the Administrative Code Article 41 there is a currently effective registration statement on file with the Office of Code Enforcement in which the owner has designated the managing agent named below, a natural person over 21 years of age, to be in control of and responsible for the maintenance and operation of the dwelling"
The person listed as the "agent" is someone that I am not aware of. He is not the owner of the building nor is he listed as an agent with the Office of Code Enforcement www.nyc.gov/hpd website.
I understand that a general denial will force the LL to show the deed. However, is there grounds for a dismissal if the person who is listed as the "agent" on the notice of petition is in fact NOT listed as such with the Office of Code Enforcement? Is s/he the only one that can initiate the non-payment?
Is there any case law of interest regarding the info above? Thanks in advance!
Thanks!!