Case Type

Holdover-Licensee

Housing Type

Other

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Kings County (Brooklyn)

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

307825-25

Slip Opinion Number

2026 NY Slip Op 26024

Petitioner

Unique People Services, Inc.

Respondent

Marina Abramycheve

Judge

Jimenez, Sergio

Decision/Order Date

2026-02-06

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Motion Granted for Landlord

Winner

Landlord Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this holdover proceeding, the landlord, a supportive housing provider, sought to evict the tenant. The tenant's motions to vacate a default and for the court to appoint an attorney under the "Right to Counsel Law" were denied. The court clarified that the Universal Access to Counsel Law provides access, not an absolute right, to legal services. The court also denied the tenant's motion to vacate a previous default. However, acknowledging the tenant's supportive housing status, the court ordered the landlord to produce documentation regarding the tenant's referral, contemplating the potential appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem.

Keywords

Universal Access; Supportive Housing; GAL

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