Landlord Proved Improvements Made During Vacancy

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to refund $32,000, including triple damages. Landlord appealed. The DHCR sent the case back for a hearing. Landlord proved that 1/40th apartment improvements were made by prior landlord before tenant moved into the apartment. So there was no overcharge.

Parkash: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RA610011RP (3/7/03) [8-pg. doc.]