The case of 767 Third Avenue Associates v. Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zaire to The U.N revolves around a leasing dispute between the property owner, 767 Third Avenue Associates, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zaire to The U.N. The issue stemmed from the Zaire Mission's failure to meet its rental obligations, leading to legal action by the property owner. The crux of the matter was whether diplomatic immunity could be used as a defense to avoid eviction and uphold the lease agreement. The case raised important questions about the intersection of property rights, contractual obligations, and diplomatic immunity, ultimately resulting in a ruling that favored the diplomatic mission based on principles of international law and diplomatic relations