Take Four Steps When Allowing Apartment Pass-On to Family Member

Suppose you’ve agreed to the pass-on of a rent-stabilized apartment to a tenant’s family member after the tenant has died or moved out. For example, you may choose not to fight the pass-on in court because the family member has a strong case that he or she is entitled to pass-on rights. Even though you’re not fighting the family member, you should be careful how you handle this kind of pass-on.