Landlord Offered Proper Renewal Lease Post-Mitchell-Lama

Tenant complained to the DHCR that landlord failed to offer him a legal lease ever since his apartment became rent stabilized in 2007. He also claimed that rent registrations for his unit were fraudulent. The DRA ruled against tenant, who appealed and lost. In a 2010 housing court proceeding, tenant and landlord had signed a settlement agreement so-ordered by the court. With that agreement, tenant executed a lease for the term June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012, at a monthly rent of $824. This was the first post-Mitchell-Lama lease for the apartment. If tenant had any problem with that lease, it must be addressed by the court that approved the lease in 2012. Tenant signed no further lease after this, and landlord offered a proper renewal lease for the term commencing April 1, 2018. Tenant should execute that lease for a one- or two-year term. 

Linder: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. GR610022RT (12/12/19) [3-pg. doc.]