Landlord Didn't Get Specific Notice of Refrigerator Problem

(Decision submitted by Kara Rakowski of the Manhattan law firm of Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Tenant complained of a reduction in services, claiming that her refrigerator ``shocks periodically.'' The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent based on inspector's report that the refrigerator was in bad condition. Landlord appealed, claiming it wasn't notified of the specific problem that resulted in the rent cut. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord wasn't specifically placed on notice of defective refrigerator gasket and air leakage. The rent reduction was revoked.

Dan Assocs.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. IK-220253-RO (1/30/97) [2-page document]