Low Water Pressure

January 1, 1997

LVT Number: 11174

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant based on a finding of low water pressure. Landlord appealed. The DHCR ruled against landlord and denied his PAR. Landlord then appealed to the court. Both a lower court and appeals court ruled against landlord. It was up to the DHCR to decide what constituted a required service and whether it was being maintained. The DHCR's ruling was reasonable.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant based on a finding of low water pressure. Landlord appealed. The DHCR ruled against landlord and denied his PAR. Landlord then appealed to the court. Both a lower court and appeals court ruled against landlord. It was up to the DHCR to decide what constituted a required service and whether it was being maintained. The DHCR's ruling was reasonable.

Melohn v. DHCR: NYLJ, p. 27, col. 2 (12/5/96) (App. Div. 1 Dept.; Milonas, JP, Wallach, Kupferman, Ross, Williams, JJ)

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