Metzger v. Hecht

The question in this proceeding is whether or not there is sufficient evidence to the effect that the tenant committed or permitted a nuisance within the meaning of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of section 6 of the Bent Regulation for Housing (10 Federal Register 3436, 3441). That section permits the eviction of a tenant if he is committing or permitting a nuisance.

The section did not extend rights conferred upon landlords, but limited such rights (see Spire v. Doctor, 183 Misc. 853), and therefore whether or not there would be sufficient evidence to establish a nuisance is governed by…