Landlord Not Notified of ‘No-Access' Inspection Date

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed. Landlord had advised the DRA that tenant hadn't provided access for repairs. Landlord submitted copies of three separate letters to tenant, two of which were sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. Landlord asked for access eight days later in each of the letters. The DRA never scheduled a ''no-access'' inspection but instead improperly scheduled an inspection without notice to landlord. The DHCR ruled for landlord and revoked the rent reduction. Landlord followed the procedures set forth in DHCR Policy Statement 90-5 for ''no-access'' inspections.

KMR Realty Services Inc.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. HL 610270-RO (8/14/96) [3-page document]