Matter of Kralik v. New York City Dept. of Hous. Preserv. & Dev.

Abstract

Tenant appealed landlord\u27s denial of succession rights to a Mitchell-Lama apartment. Appellate Division affirmed, finding tenant failed to meet residency requirements. Key Legal Points: Tenant must establish primary residency for requisite period before succession; evidence of residency must be credible and consistent; housing authority has duty to enforce Mitchell-Lama Law regardless of actions or agreements by housing company