Landlord v. Tenant

Building Violations: Displaced Tenants Sue Landlord and HPD for Relocation Costs

In November 2012, HPD inspected landlord's building and issued three Class "I" violations, which directed tenants to vacate their apartments. These orders followed prior HPD violations that...

DOB Violations: Building Staircase Leaning Out of Plumb

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to maintain its building in a code-compliant manner. DOB's inspector reported that the staircase from the fourth floor to the roof was leaning out of plumb. The stringer,...

Each month our sister publication, New York Landlord v. Tenant, summarizes approximately 60 decisions by the courts and the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) involving owners and tenants. In this Special Issue, we’ll take a look at the year’s...

DOS Violations: Landlord Didn't Make Reasonable Efforts to Keep Curbline Clean

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to clean 18 inches into the street in front of his building. DOB's inspector noted that she observed bottles, napkins, paper bags, food containers...

DOB Violations: Clothes Dryers in Basement Without Automatic Sprinkler

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord after finding four clothes dryers in the basement without any sprinkler system. DOB's inspector observed four washers and four dryers connected by...