Tenant filed an Article 78 appeal of landlord NYCHA’s decision to terminate his tenancy. Tenant claimed that NYCHA violated federal, state, and city antidiscrimination laws and that its decision was...
The grandson of NYCHA tenant sought succession to tenant’s apartment after tenant died. Landlord NYCHA denied the grandson’s remaining family member claim. The grandson filed an Article 78 court appeal,...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nuisance, claiming that on two occasions tenant used a washing machine in his apartment, causing water to enter a vacant apartment and a basement area of the building. The trial...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord and tenant signed a settlement agreement in court. Tenant later asked the court to vacate the agreement. The court ruled against tenant, who appealed and...
In May 2013 landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent for the period between April 2010 through May 2013. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. She said she had received a Section 8...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord and tenant signed a settlement agreement in court. Tenant later claimed that landlord refused to accept rent arrears payments in the form of public...
Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for keeping a dog without landlord’s prior written consent, in violation of tenant’s lease. The court appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL) for tenant. Landlord...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord and tenant signed a settlement agreement in court. Landlord got a judgment and warrant with execution stayed while tenant was to make payments by certain...
Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case because she had filed for bankruptcy. The court ruled against tenant who appealed and won. Although tenant’s...
Tenant’s family sued landlord NYCHA for wrongful death after tenant died in an apartment fire. Landlord claimed that it wasn’t responsible and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled for...
A police officer, who was injured falling down an apartment building’s steps while pursuing a suspect, sued landlord. He claimed that the condition of the steps was unsafe and that landlord knew or should have...
