Tenant Gets Rent Abatement for Apartment Conditions

July 22, 2015

LVT Number: #26298

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed breach of the warranty of habitability. The court ruled for tenant in part. From August through November 2014 there were rent-impairing conditions, including mice and roach infestations that the landlord had notice of. The court awarded tenant a total rent abatement of $687 and gave landlord a judgment of $4,312 for rent due through May 2015. The rent abatement granted was 10 percent for three months and 15 percent for two months. 

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed breach of the warranty of habitability. The court ruled for tenant in part. From August through November 2014 there were rent-impairing conditions, including mice and roach infestations that the landlord had notice of. The court awarded tenant a total rent abatement of $687 and gave landlord a judgment of $4,312 for rent due through May 2015. The rent abatement granted was 10 percent for three months and 15 percent for two months. 

 

 

 

 

 

1461 Amsterdam Avenue LLC v. Carrasquillo: Index No. L&T 59451/2015, NYLJ No. 1202730082055 (Civ. Ct. NY; 5/20/15; Kraus, J)

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