Tenant Denied Access for Heating Improvement

LVT Number: 16302

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for denying access for a heating improvement. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. The improvement landlord wanted to make wasn't necessary or required by law. And there was no proof that the proposed work was approved by the appropriate city agency.

Landlord sued to evict rent-controlled tenant for denying access for a heating improvement. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. The improvement landlord wanted to make wasn't necessary or required by law. And there was no proof that the proposed work was approved by the appropriate city agency.

Perovic v. Dijan: NYLJ, 12/24/02, p. 20, col. 6 (App. T.2 Dept.; Aronin, JP, Golia, Rios, JJ)