Case Type

Holdover-Licensee

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Kings County (Brooklyn)

L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number

LT-302279-21/KI

Slip Opinion Number

2025 NY Slip Op 33971(U)

Petitioner

29 Flatbush Associates LLC

Respondent

Maria Medina, John Doe, Jane Doe

Judge

Grant, Sulay K.

Decision/Order Date

2025-10-14

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Case Dismissed/discontinued

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this licensee holdover for a rent-stabilized apartment, also subject to LIHTC, the tenant moved for summary judgment asserting succession. The landlord opposed, arguing succession would violate LIHTC rules due to the successor's household size and income, jeopardizing tax credits. The court held LIHTC rules do not preempt RSC succession. It found the regulatory agreement provides exceptions for compliance, and prior non-inclusion on household composition does not bar succession. The court denied the landlord's cross-motion and granted the tenant's motion for summary judgment, finding succession established and dismissing the proceeding.

Keywords

Licensee Holdover; LIHTC; Succession; Failure To Be Included On Household Composition Does Not Preclude Succession; LIHTC Regulations Do Not Preempt RSC; Succession Granted On Summary Judgment Motion

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