GERALD LEBOVITS, J.
The issue in this nonpayment proceeding is whether Andres Diaz, respondents' son and the record tenants, may assert a succession claim to obtain tenancy rights, despite his parents' failure to answer the petition or to appear on any court date. If Diaz has tenancy rights, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will pay his arrears; he has multiple sclerosis and is disabled. If he cannot claim succession, he might be evicted regardless of his colorably...
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