Landlord Can Require Deposit for Installation of Satellite Dish Antenna on Roof

February 1, 2004

LVT Number: 17131

Tenant asked the DHCR if landlord could charge him a $200 security deposit for placing a satellite dish antenna on the building's roof. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes. If tenant put the satellite dish in part of his leased space, such as a balcony or terrace, landlord couldn't charge the security deposit. But because tenant wanted to install the dish on the roof, landlord was entitled to a security deposit against roof damage. This deposit isn't ''rent'' under the Rent Stabilization Code, so the DHCR would have no authority to rule on any dispute over this money.

Tenant asked the DHCR if landlord could charge him a $200 security deposit for placing a satellite dish antenna on the building's roof. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes. If tenant put the satellite dish in part of his leased space, such as a balcony or terrace, landlord couldn't charge the security deposit. But because tenant wanted to install the dish on the roof, landlord was entitled to a security deposit against roof damage. This deposit isn't ''rent'' under the Rent Stabilization Code, so the DHCR would have no authority to rule on any dispute over this money.

DHCR Opin. Ltr. by Charles Goldstein (11/5/03) [2-pg. doc.]

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