Tenant May Need Guardian ad Litem

September 20, 2018

LVT Number: #28624

Landlord NYCHA sued to evict tenant for failing, neglecting, or refusing to furnish complete income verification information. Landlord said that tenant failed to appear at an administrative hearing after being given notice by NYCHA. Tenant also failed to appear in court. The court held an inquest and discovered that tenant received SSI benefits, indicating that tenant may have mental disabilities. The court ruled against landlord for the time being and ordered an inquiry into whether tenant needed a guardian ad litem for assistance with the case.

Landlord NYCHA sued to evict tenant for failing, neglecting, or refusing to furnish complete income verification information. Landlord said that tenant failed to appear at an administrative hearing after being given notice by NYCHA. Tenant also failed to appear in court. The court held an inquest and discovered that tenant received SSI benefits, indicating that tenant may have mental disabilities. The court ruled against landlord for the time being and ordered an inquiry into whether tenant needed a guardian ad litem for assistance with the case.

NYCHA v. Ramirez: 2018 NY Slip Op 51281(U), 2018 WL 4326466 (Civ. Ct. NY; 8/28/18; Sanchez, J)

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