Landlord-Tenant—NYC Rent Freeze Program—Motion for Class Certification and Intervention Granted in Class Action Commenced on Behalf of Disabled Residents—NYC Department of Finance Allegedly Violated Americans With Disabilities Act and Constitutional Right to Due Process—Agency Acknowledged Problems and Amended Rules and Policies—Court Urged Parties to Reach a Sensible Compromise
The plaintiffs commenced a putative class action on behalf of “disabled New York City residents, who are enrolled in or eligible for the New York City Rent Freeze Program” (RFP). The plaintiffs alleged that the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) administers the RFP “in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their constitutional right to due process.” The plaintiffs estimated that the class could consist of up to 18,177 individuals. The plaintiffs moved for class certification and for permission “to add two representative plaintiffs.”
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