Tenant's Rude Behavior Didn't Warrant Eviction

April 1, 2001

LVT Number: 14901

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nuisance based on complaints from other tenants. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant's conduct was rude and offensive, but the incidents were isolated and not ongoing. Also, significantly, none of the complaining tenants appeared in court to testify against tenant.

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nuisance based on complaints from other tenants. The court ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant's conduct was rude and offensive, but the incidents were isolated and not ongoing. Also, significantly, none of the complaining tenants appeared in court to testify against tenant.

Vukovic v. Wilson: NYLJ, 3/8/01, p. 19, col. 6 (App. T.1 Dept.; Parness, PJ, Gangel-Jacob, Suarez, JJ)

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