Landlord Can Increase Washing Machine Surcharge

September 30, 2005

LVT Number: 18389

Tenant asked the DHCR whether landlord could increase his washing machine surcharge. Landlord started charging tenant $3 per month in 1977. In May 2005, landlord increased the surcharge to $13.62 per month. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes, landlord could increase the surcharge. Assuming that the initial surcharge was legal, Rent Stabilization Code Section 2523.1(b)(3) permits continuation of the surcharge. And DHCR Operational Bulletin 2005-1 permits landlord to collect $13.62 per month.

Tenant asked the DHCR whether landlord could increase his washing machine surcharge. Landlord started charging tenant $3 per month in 1977. In May 2005, landlord increased the surcharge to $13.62 per month. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes, landlord could increase the surcharge. Assuming that the initial surcharge was legal, Rent Stabilization Code Section 2523.1(b)(3) permits continuation of the surcharge. And DHCR Operational Bulletin 2005-1 permits landlord to collect $13.62 per month.

DHCR Opin. Ltr. by Michael B. Rosenblatt (6/16/05) [2-pg. doc.]

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