Tenant's Son Gets Section 8 Apartment

April 30, 1997

LVT Number: 11439

Landlord sued to evict Section 8 tenant's son after tenant died. Landlord claimed son was a licensee and that he was merely a live-in aide to tenant while she was dying. Tenant's son wasn't listed on the HUD recertification form. The son showed that he'd lived with tenant for two years before her death, providing constant, unpaid care. The court ruled that tenant's son was a remaining family member entitled to possession and Section 8 benefits.

Landlord sued to evict Section 8 tenant's son after tenant died. Landlord claimed son was a licensee and that he was merely a live-in aide to tenant while she was dying. Tenant's son wasn't listed on the HUD recertification form. The son showed that he'd lived with tenant for two years before her death, providing constant, unpaid care. The court ruled that tenant's son was a remaining family member entitled to possession and Section 8 benefits.

President Arms Apts. v. Wilson: NYLJ, p. 29, col. 2 (4/23/97) (Civ. Ct. Kings; Callender, J)

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