Tenant Violated Lease by Drug Activity

December 1, 2011

LVT Number: #23766

Landlord opted not to renew tenant's lease under the Work Advantage Program based on tenant's material noncompliance. Landlord then sued to evict tenant, citing various lease violations supporting its decision not to renew. Landlord claimed that tenant had additional occupants in the apartment. Tenant and her boyfriend also were arrested at the building for the sale and distribution of marijuana. Tenant and her boyfriend also were involved in fights at the building. The court ruled for landlord after a trial.

Landlord opted not to renew tenant's lease under the Work Advantage Program based on tenant's material noncompliance. Landlord then sued to evict tenant, citing various lease violations supporting its decision not to renew. Landlord claimed that tenant had additional occupants in the apartment. Tenant and her boyfriend also were arrested at the building for the sale and distribution of marijuana. Tenant and her boyfriend also were involved in fights at the building. The court ruled for landlord after a trial. Landlord presented proof of his claims, and tenant didn't testify or otherwise present any defense.

Chan v. Ortiz: Index No. 70914/2011, NYLJ No. 1202528230870 (Civ. Ct. Kings; 10/20/11; Hoyos, J)

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