Landlord Can Collect MCI Rent Hike Despite Rent Reduction Order

(Decision submitted by Great Neck attorney Kim S. Winn, who represented the landlord.) Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. Landlord was collecting an MCI rent increase from her even though there was a rent reduction order in effect. The DRA ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed, pointing out that the MCI increase became effective before the rent reduction order was issued. The DHCR ruled for landlord. In these circumstances, the MCI increase was collectible, and there was no overcharge.

Perrone: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. MD110110RO (8/17/00) [2-pg. doc.]