Bedbug Infestation Breached Warranty of Habitability

October 31, 2011

LVT Number: #23695

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed a breach of the warranty of habitability due to a bedbug infestation and asked for a rent abatement. The court ruled for tenant. For the 81-day infestation, the court gave tenant a 50 percent rent abatement.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. Tenant claimed a breach of the warranty of habitability due to a bedbug infestation and asked for a rent abatement. The court ruled for tenant. For the 81-day infestation, the court gave tenant a 50 percent rent abatement.

JWD & Sons Ltd. v. Alexander: Index No. 278/2011, NYLJ No. 1202519961535 (Town Ct. Westchester; 9/28/11; Fried, J)

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