Tenants Entitled to Rent Stabilization Law Protection

June 30, 2000

LVT Number: 14215

Facts: Landlord sued to evict residential loft tenants, claiming that their tenancies violated the building's Certificate of Occupancy. Landlord stated also that tenants weren't subject to Loft Law protection because they didn't live in the building during the window period between April 1, 1980, and Dec. 1, 1981. Court: Landlord loses. Although the building didn't qualify as an interim multiple dwelling under the Loft Law, tenants may still be entitled to rent stabilization coverage.

Facts: Landlord sued to evict residential loft tenants, claiming that their tenancies violated the building's Certificate of Occupancy. Landlord stated also that tenants weren't subject to Loft Law protection because they didn't live in the building during the window period between April 1, 1980, and Dec. 1, 1981. Court: Landlord loses. Although the building didn't qualify as an interim multiple dwelling under the Loft Law, tenants may still be entitled to rent stabilization coverage. Tenants claimed that the building was connected to two others and so was a horizontal multiple dwelling with 12 dwelling units. A trial was needed to determine the facts.

Gloveman Realty Corp. v. Jeffreys: NYLJ, 6/7/00, p. 29, col. 5 (Sup. Ct. Kings; Clemente, J)

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