No Pass-on Rights to Loft Tenant

LVT Number: 14795

(Decision submitted by Patrick K. Munson of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Loft occupant sued landlord after tenant died, claiming pass-on rights to the loft. She was the life partner of the deceased tenant. The court ruled against occupant. Occupant appealed and lost. There are no pass-on rights under the Loft Law or regulations.

(Decision submitted by Patrick K. Munson of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Loft occupant sued landlord after tenant died, claiming pass-on rights to the loft. She was the life partner of the deceased tenant. The court ruled against occupant. Occupant appealed and lost. There are no pass-on rights under the Loft Law or regulations.

Bell v. Fran-Pearl Equities Corp.: NYLJ, 2/26/01, p. 22, col. 6 (App. Div.1 Dept.; Sullivan, PJ, Tom, Lerner, Buckley, Friedman, JJ)