"ROJAS v. CRUGER ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP"
 

Case Type

Other

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

453310/24

Petitioner

KAREN ROJAS

Respondent

CRUGER ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LAURA GOLDSTEIN, D AND S MANAGEMENT CORP., LISA BOVA-HIATT

Judge

Bacdayan, Karen May

Decision/Order Date

2025-06-02

Posture

Pre-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Motion Granted for Tenant

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this source of income discrimination case, the plaintiff tenant, obtained a preliminary injunction preventing the landlord, from commencing a nonpayment proceeding. The court found that the landlord repeatedly obstructed tenant's attempt to use her Emergency Housing Voucher for "leasing in place" by refusing to submit necessary paperwork, citing arrears, and failing to provide a valid Tax ID. The injunction was granted to preserve tenant's voucher and residency, emphasizing the landlord's obligation under New York City and State Human Rights Laws to accept lawful sources of income.

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