Landlord Charged Illegal Renting Fee

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. He claimed that when he moved in, landlord had charged him a renting fee equal to one month's rent. The DRA ruled for tenant, and ordered landlord to refund the $375 fee. Landlord appealed, claiming that tenant had already withheld one month's rent to offset the fee. The DHCR ruled against landlord. Landlord submitted no proof of its claim that tenant had withheld any rent. And tenant had now moved out of the apartment.

60 Turner Place, Apt. 3V: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. CF 210112-RO (3/18/94) [2-page document]