Court Can't Delay Eviction of Public Housing Tenant

LVT Number: 18361

Landlord NYCHA sued to evict tenant. The court ruled for landlord despite tenant's request to permanently delay the eviction. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant's tenancy was terminated after NYCHA held a hearing and after tenant's administrative appeal had been dismissed. The court had no authority to rule against landlord in the case.

Landlord NYCHA sued to evict tenant. The court ruled for landlord despite tenant's request to permanently delay the eviction. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant's tenancy was terminated after NYCHA held a hearing and after tenant's administrative appeal had been dismissed. The court had no authority to rule against landlord in the case.

NYCHA v. Evans: NYLJ, 9/29/05, p. 25, col. 3 (App. T. 1 Dept.; Suarez, PJ, Davis, Gangel-Jacob, JJ)