Occupant Not Entitled to Pass-on Rights

LVT Number: 10185

Landlord sued to evict apartment occupant after rent-controlled tenant died. The trial court ruled for landlord, and occupant appealed, claiming he was entitled to pass-on rights. The appeals court ruled against occupant. Occupant didn't prove he was a nontraditional family member.

Landlord sued to evict apartment occupant after rent-controlled tenant died. The trial court ruled for landlord, and occupant appealed, claiming he was entitled to pass-on rights. The appeals court ruled against occupant. Occupant didn't prove he was a nontraditional family member.

Plon Realty Corp. v. Parpas: NYLJ, p. 25, col. 1 (11/9/95) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Parness, JP, Miller, McCooe, JJ)