Tenant with Ownership Interest Still Covered

February 1, 2001

LVT Number: 14739

Landlord sued to evict tenant, claiming that she was a licensee. Tenant claimed that she was rent controlled and couldn't be evicted. Tenant had been rent controlled and then obtained an ownership interest in the building. Landlord claimed that this ended tenant's rent-controlled status. The court ruled against landlord. Tenant remained subject to rent control as long as she continued to occupy the apartment.

Landlord sued to evict tenant, claiming that she was a licensee. Tenant claimed that she was rent controlled and couldn't be evicted. Tenant had been rent controlled and then obtained an ownership interest in the building. Landlord claimed that this ended tenant's rent-controlled status. The court ruled against landlord. Tenant remained subject to rent control as long as she continued to occupy the apartment.

Evangelista v. Doe: NYLJ, 1/10/01, p. 28, col. 6 (Civ. Ct. Kings; Thomas, J)

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