Landlord Can Evict Tenant for Son's Disruptive, Antisocial Behavior

LVT Number: #21289

Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. The court ruled for landlord after a trial. Tenant appealed and lost. Landlord proved at trial that tenant’s son created a nuisance by disruptive and antisocial behavior. The safety of other tenants and landlord’s staff justified eviction.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for creating a nuisance. The court ruled for landlord after a trial. Tenant appealed and lost. Landlord proved at trial that tenant’s son created a nuisance by disruptive and antisocial behavior. The safety of other tenants and landlord’s staff justified eviction.

Grand Street Properties, LLC v. Caggiano: NYLJ, 6/5/09, p. 35, col. 1 (App. T. 1 Dept.; McKeon, PJ, Schoenfeld, Heitler, JJ)