Case Type
Non-payment
Housing Type
Section 8 voucher
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-327061-25/BX
Petitioner
West Farms Preservation LLC
Respondent
Arelis Francisco; Paul Lozada
Judge
Gonzalez, Alberto M.
Decision/Order Date
2026-07-28
Posture
Pre-Answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
The court dismissed this nonpayment proceeding for a defective rent demand. After the tenant's Section 8 subsidy was terminated, the landlord sought rent amounts attributable to the Section 8 portion even though the tenant had not signed rent-stabilized renewal leases after termination of the subsidy. The court held that the tenant cannot be held responsible for the Section 8 portion of the rent absent a new agreement following subsidy termination.
Keywords
Defective Rent Demand; Section 8 Voucher; Tenant Not Responsible For Section 8 Portion Of Rent Absent New Agreement After Termination Of Subsidy
Recommended Citation
"West Farms Preservation LLC v. Francisco" (2026). All Decisions. 2346.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2346
