Wrongful Eviction Order Reversed For Determination of Condition Of Fire-Damaged Building

摘要

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, reversed an order of wrongful eviction of rent-regulated tenants of a fire-damaged building, finding a triable issue of fact as to whether the building had been effectively demolished. (Quilesv. Term Equities, 2005 WL 2787278 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.), October 27, 2005) After the building was damaged, the New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) issued orders reducing the tenants' rent to $1 per month and entitling them, upon continued payment of the reduced rent, to be restored to occupancy.