Case Type
HP
Housing Type
Not Stated
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-318030-26/KI
Petitioner
Lucas Mendez
Respondent
Tahir Mehmood, et al.
Judge
Schiff, Logan J.
Decision/Order Date
2026-10-18
Posture
Pre-Answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this HP proceeding, the court grants tenant's OSC: (1) permits amendment to add demolition harassment through unpermitted work that occurred after filing; (2) strikes landlord's collateral estoppel defense based on a prior HP dismissed on second appearance without trial or sworn testimony; and (3) enjoins landlord to maintain essential services and not engage in unpermitted construction disturbing the tenant's comfort and repose or jeopardizing health and safety, notwithstanding landlord's challenge to tenant's standing as a lawful occupant.
Keywords
HP Proceeding; Petition Amended; Demolition Harassment; Injunction To Maintain Essential Services And Not Engage In Harassment
Recommended Citation
"Lucas Mendez v. Mehmood" (2026). All Decisions. 2511.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2511
