Succession Rights to an Apartment
It is important for landlords of, and tenants living in, rent stabilized and rent controlled properties to understand the rights and laws associated with these types of tenancies. Succession rights permit a qualifying individual to succeed to the rights, including amount of collectible rent, of a prior rent-controlled or rent-stabilized tenant. In order to qualify for succession rights, the individual must be the tenant’s family member who primarily resides with the tenant for at least two years or only one year if the family member is disabled or a senior citizen. Family member is broadly defined under the law and includes in-laws but does not include aunts, uncles, nieces or nephews.
Landlords and management companies should keep records of the actual occupants residing in each apartment as evidence to oppose a possible succession rights claim made by a tenant. James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. is fully versed in succession rights and has successfully represented landlords and tenants in such actions. Call us today at (914) 965-1011 for assistance.
Landlords and management companies should keep records of the actual occupants residing in each apartment as evidence to oppose a possible succession rights claim made by a tenant. James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. is fully versed in succession rights and has successfully represented landlords and tenants in such actions. Call us today at (914) 965-1011 for assistance.