Landlord's Attorney Wasn't Notified of ‘No Access' Inspection

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh, attorneys for the landlord.) Rent-controlled tenant complained of reduced services. Landlord's attorney answered the complaint. The DRA ruled for tenant, and landlord appealed. The DHCR dismissed landlord's PAR because landlord didn't show up at a ``no access'' inspection at the apartment. Landlord requested reconsideration, and asked the DHCR to reopen the case because its attorney didn't get notice of the no access inspection. The DHCR agreed, and reopened the case. Rent control regulations state that if landlord or tenant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must get all written notices.

Fran Pearl Equities Corp.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. GF 420068-RO (6/1/93) [3-page document]