A very interesting decision was issued by Judge Eric Bjorneby, J.D.C. in Kakwani v Kakwani,40 Misc. 3d 627,967 N.Y.S.2d 827,2013 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 2555,2013 NY Slip Op 23200,2013 WL 3155372(N.Y. Dist. Ct.2013).  This eviction action centered on the issue of whether a family member can be evicted in summary proceedings in New York.  A very detailed analysis which covered the development of the familial exception rule in New York was set forth.  The facts in these cases will determine whether the familial exception applies.  The only available option for evicting those covered under the exception is through ejectment actions.

As always, if you are in the unfortunate situation of being involved in an eviction action with a family member, please call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC at (516) 858-2613 to speak with an experienced Landlord Tenant attorney today!