Landlord Didn't Prove 2007 Renewal Lease Offer

October 31, 2009

LVT Number: #22257

Rent-stabilized tenant complained that landlord didn't offer her a renewal lease in 2007. Landlord claimed that this was untrue and submitted a copy of prior landlord's renewal lease offer dated Aug. 28, 2007, and copies of a certified mail receipt and return receipt showing delivery to tenant. The DRA ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed and won. Tenant claimed that prior landlord didn't send a renewal lease offer. Tenant submitted a copy of a letter from prior landlord dated Aug. 28, 2007, regarding unpaid rent. She said that this was all she received by certified mail at that time.

Rent-stabilized tenant complained that landlord didn't offer her a renewal lease in 2007. Landlord claimed that this was untrue and submitted a copy of prior landlord's renewal lease offer dated Aug. 28, 2007, and copies of a certified mail receipt and return receipt showing delivery to tenant. The DRA ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed and won. Tenant claimed that prior landlord didn't send a renewal lease offer. Tenant submitted a copy of a letter from prior landlord dated Aug. 28, 2007, regarding unpaid rent. She said that this was all she received by certified mail at that time. Landlord submitted no further proof to rebut tenant's claim. Landlord was ordered to offer tenant a renewal lease.

Layne: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. XF110021RT (8/21/09) [4-pg. doc.]

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