Tenant Didn't Correct Unauthorized Alterations

July 31, 2000

LVT Number: 14274

Landlord sued to evict tenant for making unauthorized alterations in his apartment. The court ruled for landlord, but gave tenant time to correct the condition to avoid eviction. Landlord later went back to court, claiming that tenant hadn't complied with the court order. The court ruled for landlord and issued an eviction warrant. Tenant appealed, claiming that he'd corrected any building violations in the apartment. The appeals court ruled against tenant. The issue wasn't just correction of violations.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for making unauthorized alterations in his apartment. The court ruled for landlord, but gave tenant time to correct the condition to avoid eviction. Landlord later went back to court, claiming that tenant hadn't complied with the court order. The court ruled for landlord and issued an eviction warrant. Tenant appealed, claiming that he'd corrected any building violations in the apartment. The appeals court ruled against tenant. The issue wasn't just correction of violations. The court order required tenant to remove the alterations and additions that were made in violation of his lease.

Penny Lane Owners Corp. v. Vinokur: NYLJ, 7/18/00, p. 26, col. 3 (App. T.1 Dept.; Parness, PJ, McCooe, Gangel-Jacob, JJ)

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