Property Management
Under New York law, which of the following is a lawful ground for a landlord to refuse to renew a rent-stabilized tenant's lease?
AThe landlord wants to increase the rent above the RGB guidelines
BThe landlord's immediate family member needs to occupy the unit as their primary residence (owner occupancy)✓ Correct
CThe tenant has been living in the unit for more than 10 years
DThe building needs to be renovated
Explanation
Under New York's rent stabilization law, a landlord may decline to renew a rent-stabilized lease for 'owner occupancy' — meaning the landlord or the landlord's immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) needs the unit for their primary residence. This is subject to strict requirements and protections for long-term tenants and elderly/disabled tenants.
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