Case Type
Holdover-Licensee
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Queens County (Queens)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-304231-21
Petitioner
Diversified Equities LLC
Respondent
Swint, Barbara; Doe, John; Doe, Jane
Judge
Sanchez, Enedina Pilar
Decision/Order Date
2024-02-23
Posture
Post-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Judgment for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Landlord initiated a holdover proceeding to evict tenant, claiming she was a mere licensee without succession rights after the death of the rent-stabilized tenant of record. Tenant argued she had succession rights as a long-term partner and caregiver of the deceased. The court found in favor of tenant, recognizing her family-like relationship and entitlement to the lease, thus dismissing the proceeding. Key legal points included the interpretation of family member succession rights under rent stabilization laws.
Recommended Citation
"Diversified Equities LLC v. Swint" (2024). All Decisions. 1498.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1498
