Tenant Caused Two Separate Fires in Apartment

December 1, 2002

LVT Number: 16292

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nuisance. Tenant caused two separate fires in her apartment within a six-week period. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant's disturbing and dangerous conduct posed a substantial risk to other tenants and to the building. The trial court properly ruled that tenant could be evicted.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nuisance. Tenant caused two separate fires in her apartment within a six-week period. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant's disturbing and dangerous conduct posed a substantial risk to other tenants and to the building. The trial court properly ruled that tenant could be evicted.

244 E. 78 LLC v. Emerson: NYLJ, 11/12/02, p. 20, col. 6 (App. T.1 Dept.; McCooe, JP, Gangel-Jacob, Schoenfeld, JJ)

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