Squatter Wasn't Illegally Evicted

May 31, 1995

LVT Number: 9730

Former occupant of apartment sued landlord, claiming she was illegally evicted. She asked to be restored to possession. The court ruled against occupant, finding that she was a squatter. So landlord was entitled to a self-help eviction. Within two months after tenant claimed she moved in with her children, landlord removed her from the apartment in the presence and under the supervision of New York City police. No force was used and there was no injury to anyone or property damage.

Former occupant of apartment sued landlord, claiming she was illegally evicted. She asked to be restored to possession. The court ruled against occupant, finding that she was a squatter. So landlord was entitled to a self-help eviction. Within two months after tenant claimed she moved in with her children, landlord removed her from the apartment in the presence and under the supervision of New York City police. No force was used and there was no injury to anyone or property damage.

Nelson v. City of New York: NYLJ, p. 26, col. 4 (5/31/95) (Civ. Ct. NY; Dubinsky, J)

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