Tenant Stored Flammable Material

LVT Number: 17075

Landlord sued to evict loft tenant for creating a nuisance. Landlord claimed that this was an incurable lease violation. The court ruled for landlord. The court found that tenant stored flammable materials in the building stairways. This presented a clear and present danger to others in the building by creating a risk of explosion.

Landlord sued to evict loft tenant for creating a nuisance. Landlord claimed that this was an incurable lease violation. The court ruled for landlord. The court found that tenant stored flammable materials in the building stairways. This presented a clear and present danger to others in the building by creating a risk of explosion.

Alonzo v. Perichon: NYLJ, 12/24/03, p. 21, col. 1 (Civ. Ct. NY; Elsner, J)