Pass-on Rights Granted

LVT Number: 15155

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant's family member after tenant died. The family member claimed pass-on rights. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. The family member showed he had pass-on rights through his testimony, as well as that of his sister and a neighbor. He also submitted extensive documentary proof of his connection to the apartment, including tax returns, driver's license, bank and mutual fund statements.

Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant's family member after tenant died. The family member claimed pass-on rights. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. The family member showed he had pass-on rights through his testimony, as well as that of his sister and a neighbor. He also submitted extensive documentary proof of his connection to the apartment, including tax returns, driver's license, bank and mutual fund statements.

Greco v. Ponzo: NYLJ, 7/3/01, p. 23, col. 3 (App. T.2 Dept.; Aronin, PJ, Golia, Rios, JJ)