Occupant Wasn't Tenant's Family Member

December 1, 2001

LVT Number: 15438

Landlord sought a certificate of eviction against apartment occupant from NYCHA after tenant died. NYCHA ruled for landlord, and occupant appealed. He claimed that he was a nontraditional family member entitled to pass-on rights. The court ruled against occupant. NYCHA reasonably decided that there was no family-type relationship between tenant and occupant. Occupant didn't prove any emotional or financial connection with tenant.

Landlord sought a certificate of eviction against apartment occupant from NYCHA after tenant died. NYCHA ruled for landlord, and occupant appealed. He claimed that he was a nontraditional family member entitled to pass-on rights. The court ruled against occupant. NYCHA reasonably decided that there was no family-type relationship between tenant and occupant. Occupant didn't prove any emotional or financial connection with tenant.

Watson v. Perine: NYLJ, 11/5/01, p. 18, col. 3 (App. Div.1 Dept.; Sullivan, PJ, Rosenberger, Tom, Wallach, Rubin, JJ)

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