Landlord Installed Refrigerator Leveling Screws

Tenant complained of a reduction in services because his refrigerator wasn't level. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on restoration of services. The DRA ruled for landlord. An inspection showed that refrigerator leveling screws were in place. Tenant appealed, claiming that even though the leveling screws were attached, the refrigerator still wasn't level because the floor was uneven. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Landlord replaced the missing screw to level and balance the refrigerator. This was the condition complained of. So landlord had restored services and the rent was properly restored.

Jackman: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. SD210097RT (11/12/04) [2-pg. doc.]