Landlord Didn't Prove Cash Payment Made

LVT Number: 15320

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. Landlord claimed that the apartment was renovated in 1993 before tenant moved in. So landlord claimed that it should get a rent increase for apartment improvements. The DRA ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that it paid cash for the apartment improvements. But landlord didn't submit a sworn statement made at the time the payments were made. Landlord, instead, submitted an unsworn statement with its PAR.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. Landlord claimed that the apartment was renovated in 1993 before tenant moved in. So landlord claimed that it should get a rent increase for apartment improvements. The DRA ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that it paid cash for the apartment improvements. But landlord didn't submit a sworn statement made at the time the payments were made. Landlord, instead, submitted an unsworn statement with its PAR.

Vrettos II Realty Corp.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. PE110001RO (7/19/01) [2-pg. doc.]

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