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Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to refuse renewal of tenant’s lease and proceed for eviction based on building demolition. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding that it hadn’t submitted plans for the work at issue, approved by the appropriate government agency, showing that the work constituted a demolition. DOB-approved plans submitted by landlord didn’t include removal of the roof and therefore failed to meet the Rent Stabilization Code’s demolition criteria.
Court Questions Whether Guaranty in Initial Lease Extended Upon Lease Renewal
Landlord sued to evict tenant in housing court for nonpayment of rent. In that prior proceeding, landlord obtained a judgment for rent owed in the amount of $45,100, and tenant moved out of the unit. Landlord then sued tenant and her lease guarantor in State Supreme Court, and sought enforcement of the money judgment against the guarantor.
Court Permits Tenant Claiming Fraud to Subpoena Building-Wide Rent Registration Records
Tenant sued landlord, claiming rent overcharge and a fraudulent scheme to evade the Rent Stabilization Law. After starting the lawsuit, tenant sent the DHCR a subpoena for registration rent roll reports for the building for the years 2006–2022. The court denied landlord’s request to quash the subpoena.
