Disabled Tenant Given Probationary Stay as Reasonable Accommodation

June 26, 2020

LVT Number: #30844

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for using, or permitting the use of, her apartment for illegal activity. Landlord claimed that drugs were sold from the apartment. Tenant claimed that she didn't know about or permit any drug trafficking from her apartment. She argued that she was a disabled domestic violence victim who was entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court ruled for tenant and gave her a probationary period. Landlord didn't show that it could not reasonably accommodate tenant.

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for using, or permitting the use of, her apartment for illegal activity. Landlord claimed that drugs were sold from the apartment. Tenant claimed that she didn't know about or permit any drug trafficking from her apartment. She argued that she was a disabled domestic violence victim who was entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court ruled for tenant and gave her a probationary period. Landlord didn't show that it could not reasonably accommodate tenant.

Shuhab HDFC v. Delacruz: Index No. 64402/17, NYLJ No. 1588614702 (Civ. Ct. NY; 4/21/20; Elsner, J)

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