Fein v. Rent Stabilization Ass'n of New York City, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bentley Kassal, J.

ISSUE

The issue raised by these two article 78 proceedings is whether the expulsion of a former landlord from the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) for nonpayment of membership fees should bar the readmission of the new landlord, who has no notice of such default and has been attempting to restore the buildings which had been virtually abandoned by their former owners.

FACTS

The two buildings involved in these proceedings are located in rapidly deteriorating and changing neighborhoods of The Bronx where formerly sound and well-maintained dwellings have…