New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Mobil Oil Corporation, Appellant v. Finance Administrator of the City of New York, Respondent

February 15, 198358 N.Y.2d 95

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the charges for cleaning and janitorial services paid to the landlord are included in the definition of rent and are not excluded as maintenance expenses, therefore the commercial rent tax is valid.