Landlord Didn't Send Tenant Signed Copy of Renewal Lease by Certified Mail

Tenant complained that landlord didn't send a signed copy of tenant's renewal lease to tenant by certified mail on time. Landlord claimed that it mailed the renewal lease to tenant on time. The DRA ruled on Oct. 30, 2002, for tenant and ordered landlord to resend the Aug. 1, 2002, renewal lease. The DRA also stated that landlord was required to sign and date the renewal lease with a starting date of Nov. 1, 2002, before sending it by certified mail. Tenant appealed and asked that the order be modified because the renewal lease, starting Nov. 1, 2002, would be signed after that date. The DHCR ruled for tenant. The renewal lease should commence on Feb. 1, 2003, which is at least 90 days after the issuance of the DRA's order.

Chavkin: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. QL810015RT (2/27/03) [3-pg. doc.]