$2 Increase for Tenant's Air Conditioner

Landlord asked the DRA to grant a rent increase for tenant's use of an air conditioner. Landlord asked for a $5.00 per month rent increase. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, giving only a $2.00 monthly rent increase. Landlord appealed and lost. Since tenant installed the air conditioner in 1984, landlord could collect only the increase applicable at that time. DHCR Operational Bulletin 84-4 didn't set the air conditioner increase at $5.00 until 1987.

127 Remsen St. Corp.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. GB220022RO (1/5/99) [2-pg. doc.]