Landlord Didn't Appear at DHCR No-Access Inspection

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that tenant wasn't entitled to a rent reduction because its contractors were willing and able to repair the leaks tenant complained about but that tenant refused to provide access. The DHCR found that landlord proved it sent tenant notice requesting repairs. But landlord didn't appear with its repair person at the later no-access inspection scheduled by the DHCR. So tenant's rent was properly reduced.

Samaroo/JHB: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. EX610048RO (9/15/17) [3-pg. doc.]