Case Type
Holdover-Non-primary Residence
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
L&T 92830/2009
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 51250(U)
Petitioner
178 East 70th Street LLC
Respondent
Carol Woodward, Zachary Levy
Judge
Ortiz, Frances A.
Decision/Order Date
2024-09-11
Posture
Other
Disposition
Other
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this non-primary residence holdover case, the landlord sought to evict the tenant of record. The tenant's son asserted succession rights and ultimately prevailed after a 14-year legal battle. The court dismissed the eviction proceeding, recognizing the son's right to succeed to the tenancy. Subsequently, the son sought attorney's fees as the prevailing party. The court awarded $53,145 in attorney's fees and costs, including fees for the son's pro se work at a paralegal rate. This decision notably allows for attorney's fees to be awarded to a successful pro se litigant in a housing court case.
Recommended Citation
"178 E. 70th St. LLC v. Woodward" (2024). All Decisions. 1625.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1625
