Court Finds NYCHA in Civil Contempt for Failing to Remediate Mold Condition

September 26, 2018

LVT Number: #28658

Tenant sued landlord NYCHA, claiming that there was mold in her apartment. The court ordered landlord to remediate the mold and moisture conditions on scheduled access dates. Tenant claimed that landlord failed to comply and that she had to move out of the apartment to protect the health of her family. The court found that NYCHA completely disobeyed the court's order and was in civil contempt. A hearing was scheduled to determine the amount of costs and fees to be imposed.

Tenant sued landlord NYCHA, claiming that there was mold in her apartment. The court ordered landlord to remediate the mold and moisture conditions on scheduled access dates. Tenant claimed that landlord failed to comply and that she had to move out of the apartment to protect the health of her family. The court found that NYCHA completely disobeyed the court's order and was in civil contempt. A hearing was scheduled to determine the amount of costs and fees to be imposed.

Edwards v. NYCHA: Index No. 2628/2015, NYLJ 8/8/18, p. 21, col. 2 (Civ. Ct. Kings; 7/5/18; Kuzniewski, J)

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