Cracked and Missing Tiles in Laundry Room

Tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services based on cracked and missing tiles in the laundry room. The DRA ruled for tenants and reduced their rents. Landlord appealed, claiming that this was a minor condition that didn't warrant a rent reduction. The DHCR ruled against landlord. The cracked and missing tiles were on the ceiling of the laundry room. This presented a safety hazard and wasn't a minor condition.

Rubin: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RI130045RO (6/4/04) [3-pg. doc.]