Second Circuit judges were perplexed by a Manhattan landlord's request that the court declare unconstitutional a New York City law requiring landlords who participate in Section 8 housing to allow searches of their premises. The plaintiff-the owner of a 48-unit residential apartment building-is appealing the dismissal of his case asserting the law violates his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
Landlords can sue for more than the security deposit when costs of repairing damages exceed the deposited amount, especially beyond what constitutes normal wear and tear.
The Rental Tenancy Board concluded that, despite serious allegations made by the landlord regarding anti-social behaviour, there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.