NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Zoning Law Prohibits Hanging Illuminated Peace Sign Out of Apartment Window

November 28, 2016    

Condominium unit occupant at the Ansonia building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side sued the City of New York and DOB, claiming that a zoning restriction against illuminated signs higher than 40 feet above curb...

Nonpayment Proceeding Dismissed After Later Holdover Proceeding Settled

November 28, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent while tenant’s lease was still in effect. While that case was still pending, landlord sued to evict tenant in a holdover proceeding after tenant’s...

Was Tenant's HUD Rent Properly Deregulated?

November 28, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. The building contained subsidized affordable housing units, and HUD set rents for tenants there at a Below Market Interest Rate (BMIR) contract rent. Landlord had...

Tenants Seek to Pierce Corporate Veil Against Landlord

November 28, 2016    

Tenants’ association of 24-unit rent-stabilized building sued landlord’s chief executive officer. Tenants claimed that landlord’s officer abused his corporate positions in a scheme to deregulate the...

Court Finds That Electrical Surcharges Aren't Rent

November 27, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonpayment...

Family of Former NYCHA Resident Police Officer Gets Extra Time to Move Out

November 27, 2016    

Landlord NYCHA sued to evict employee resident police officer’s lease after his employment was terminated. Landlord, the employee, and employee’s wife signed a settlement agreement. Employee and his wife...

Settlement Agreement Incorrectly Identified Apartment

November 27, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict apartment occupant, claiming that his...

Landlord Recertified HUD Tenancy After Sending Termination Notice

November 27, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict HUD tenant after sending a 30-day termination notice. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The court ruled for tenant. After sending the termination notice, landlord sent...

Applicant's Discrimination Claims Against HUD Dismissed

November 27, 2016    

Prospective tenant, a 68-year-old disabled Vietnam veteran, received benefits under HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). Tenant sued HUD, HUD-VASH, and landlord after landlord rejected his application...

Rent Demand Sought More Than SCRIE Tenant's Share of Rent

November 23, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant...

Tenant Can Review Rent History Records Going Back More Than Four Years

November 23, 2016    

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonpayment...

Tenants Claiming Improper Deregulation in J-51 Building Get Class Action Status

November 23, 2016    

Tenants sued landlord, claiming improper deregulation of...