Yorkshire Towers Co. v. Harpster

OPINION OF THE COURT

Roger B. Hunting, J.

These three motions and cross motions for summary judgment or dismissal in each case are consolidated for disposition, since they present the identical legal issue for the court’s consideration:

*385Are individuals of the same sex in long-standing, quasi-marital relationships roommates or immediate family members for the purposes of a rent-stabilized lease renewal? On the facts presented, this court finds each respondent to be the equivalent of a surviving spouse, who outlived their marriage partner. The respondents are, therefore, deemed de facto immediate…