April 2013
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Tenants Can't Sue Landlord for Rental Dispute in Federal Court
New Trial Needed on Tenant's Noise Complaint
Tenant Doesn't Prove Breach of Warranty of Habitability
Tenant Can Vacate Settlement Agreement
Court Can Determine Fair Market Rent for Stabilized Apartment
Former Building Super Was Rent-Stabilized Tenant
Mitchell-Lama Tenant's Daughter Can't Get Apartment
Section 8 Subsidy Terminated for Failure to Disclose Income
Did Housing Authority Improperly Refuse to Increase HAP Payments?
No Attorney's Fees for Landlord After Harassment Claim Dismissed
City Can Block Short-Term Stays at Apartment Buildings Pending Lawsuit
Condo Unit Owner Can't Sue for Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
Landlord's Proposed Rent Increase Unconscionable
Tenant's Son Can't Get Mitchell-Lama Apartment
Landlord Didn't Name Tenant's Mother in Case
Landlord Can't Evict Tenant Who Became Pregnant
Rent-Stabilized Tenant Is Illusory
Landlord Can Question Apartment Occupant Before Trial
Premises Is Horizontal Multiple Dwelling
Tenant Claims Emotional Distress Due to Bedbugs
Co-op Tenant Can Be Evicted for Failing to Maintain Plumbing
New Owner Can Evict Seller and His Family
Landlord Omitted Some Co-Tenants from Case
Landlord Claims Tenant-Shareholder Violated Alteration Agreement
Tenant Lived in Another Apartment Under Forged Leases
NYCHA's Decision to Evict Elderly Tenant Ruled Unfair
Tenant Claims Back Rent Calculation Incorrect
Court Rejects "Robo-Signed" Affidavits Seeking Default Judgments in Nonpayment Proceedings
Shareholder-Tenants Contest Assessment for Local Law 11 Facade Work
Illegally Converted Building Was Rent Stabilized
Tenant's Son Can't Get Rent-Stabilized Apartment
Tenant Can't Challenge Eviction in Federal Court
NYCHA Tenants and Guests Claim Unlawful "Stop and Frisk" Actions by NYPD
Prior Court Ruling Held Co-op Tenants Were Rent Stabilized
Was Former Tenant's Son Injured by Lead Paint?
Landlord Didn't Test Fire Protection System
Landlord Didn't Provide Access for Asbestos Project Inspection
No Proof Exposed Water, Waste, and Gas Lines Were Pre-Existing Condition
Landlord Fined for Uncovered Trash Receptacles
Landlord Added Illegal Basement Apartments and Rooms
Landlord Can Replace Metal Lock and Keys with Keycard System
Landlord Waited Too Long to File MCI Application
Landlord's Smoke Stack Installation Was Piecemeal
Landlord Waited Too Long to Refile MCI Application
Landlord Gets Partial MCI Rent Hike for New Boiler
No MCI Rent Hike Due to Rent Reduction Order
Landlord Replaced Overnight Doorman with Video Camera
Landlord Must Add Spouse's Name to Tenant's Renewal Lease
Landlord Needn't Submit Unreturned ICF with Deregulation Application
Luxury Rent Deregulation Case Reopened
Building Terrace Conditions Were Minor
MCI Rent Hike Granted for Elevator Cab Remodeling
Landlord Qualifies for Alternative Hardship Increases
New Elevator Work Qualifies Despite Prior Elevator Upgrade
No MCR Increase Where Adjusted MBR Reached
Tenants' Article 78 Appeal Dismissed as Untimely
Review of Entire Rent History Shows No Preferential Rent Agreement
No MCI Rent Hike for Piecemeal Facade Work
DHCR Can't Reopen Succession Claim
Landlord Didn't Restore Hallway Carpets to Clean Condition
