Case Type
Holdover-Licensee
Housing Type
Section 8
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-319939-25/KI
Petitioner
Magnolia Plaza Housing LP
Respondent
Shelton Hayslett; John Doe; Jane Doe
Judge
Ortiz, Javier E.
Decision/Order Date
2026-10-09
Posture
Post-Trial Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Judgment for Landlord
Winner
Landlord Substantially Won
Synopsis
After a bench trial in a licensee holdover following the death of the prior tenant, the court denied succession to a step-grandson who resided in the project-based Section 8 apartment for six years but was never listed on the household composition. A successor must establish family member status, co-residency, and either compliance with HUD Chapter 3-16(B) household listing requirements or a satisfactory explanation for the omission. The court found testimony about unfamiliarity with the requirement not credible; tenant failed to demonstrate reasonable efforts to be added before his grandmother's death. Final judgment for landlord; warrant issued.
Keywords
Succession; Decision After Trial; Project Based Section 8; Licensee's Testimony Regarding Reason For Absence From Household Composition Not Credible
Recommended Citation
"Magnolia Plaza Housing LP v. Hayslett" (2026). All Decisions. 2523.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2523
