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Grandson Gets Rent-Controlled Apartment

March 16, 2019    

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant's grandson after tenant died. The grandson claimed succession rights. Landlord claimed that the grandson hadn't lived in the apartment as his primary residence...

NYCHA Tenant's Son Can't Get Apartment

February 27, 2019    

Landlord NYCHA tenant's son filed a grievance with NYCHA after tenant moved out, claiming succession rights to tenant's apartment. NYCHA ruled against tenant's son, who filed an Article 78 court appeal...

Tenant's Son Can't Get Rent-Stabilized Apartment

January 28, 2019    

Rent-stabilized tenant's son complained to the DHCR that landlord refused to give him a renewal lease after tenant died. The son claimed that he had lived in the apartment with tenant almost all his life. Tenant...

Family Member Granted Pass-On Rights Can't Challenge Order Also Granting Succession to Others

January 28, 2019    

Rent-stabilized tenant's family member, Rudy Nunez, sought succession rights after tenant died and complained to the DHCR that landlord refused to give him a renewal lease. The DRA ruled for Rudy, and ordered...

Tenant's Daughter Can't Pursue Renewal Lease Claim While Eviction Case Pending

January 28, 2019    

Rent-stabilized tenant's daughter complained to the DHCR that landlord failed to offer her a renewal lease after tenant moved out of the apartment. She claimed succession rights. The DRA terminated the proceeding...

NYCHA Tenant's Son Can't Get Apartment

January 24, 2019    

NYCHA tenant's son claimed succession rights after tenant died. NYCHA ruled against the son after a hearing. He then filed an Article 78 court appeal, claiming that NYCHA's decision was unreasonable. The...

Deceased Tenant's Wife, Who Wasn't Elderly, Couldn't Remain in HUD Section 202 Housing

November 27, 2018    

Landlord sued to evict the wife of deceased tenant in HUD-subsidized Section 202 housing. The housing project provided supportive housing for the elderly, aged 62 years or older. The wife moved into the apartment...

NYCHA Tenant's Grandson Can't Get Apartment After Tenant Dies

November 27, 2018    

NYCHA tenant's grandson requested succession rights after tenant died in 2013. NYCHA ruled against the grandson, who filed an Article 78 court appeal. The court ruled against the grandson. Tenant had asked NYCHA...

Rent-Stabilized Tenant's Husband Gets Apartment

October 28, 2018    

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant's husband after tenant died. The husband claimed succession rights. Landlord questioned the legitimacy of the marriage, stating that tenant never informed it of...

Grandson Can't Get NYCHA Tenant's Apartment

October 8, 2018    

NYCHA tenant's grandson claimed succession rights to tenant's apartment after she died in 2013. NYCHA ruled against the grandson, who filed an Article 78 court appeal and claimed that NYCHA's decision was...

Daughter Claiming Pass-on Rights Must Produce Relevant Social Media Posts

September 24, 2018    

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant's daughter from apartment after tenant died. The daughter claimed succession rights. Landlord sought document production as part of pre-trial questioning, including...

Tenant's Sister Can't Get Apartment Without Proof Tenant Had Vacated

July 10, 2018    

Rent-stabilized tenant's sister claimed pass-on rights and complained to the DHCR that landlord refused to give her a renewal lease in her name. The DRA ruled against the sister, who appealed and lost. Although...