Case Type
HP
Housing Type
Mitchell-Lama
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
151213/2023
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 30183(U)
Petitioner
Chanel Roper
Respondent
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Judge
Moyne, Nicholas W.
Decision/Order Date
2024-01-16
Posture
Article 78
Disposition
Remanded
Winner
Other
Synopsis
Tenant sought succession rights to a Mitchell-Lama apartment after the death of the tenant of record, who she claimed was her grandmother-in-law (non-traditional familial relationship case). Landlord denied the claim, stating tenant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a financial and emotional commitment and interdependence with the tenant of record. Court remanded the case to landlord for further consideration, finding that the Hearing Officer did not adequately consider all relevant factors and evidence. Key Legal Points: Need to carefully consider all enumerated factors in succession regulations and provide applicants with a fair opportunity to present their case.
Recommended Citation
"Roper v. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development" (2024). All Decisions. 1308.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1308
