Mitchell-Lama Building Not Subject to Rent Stabilization

LVT Number: #20195

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled against tenant and dismissed her complaint because tenant lived in a Mitchell-Lama development. Tenant appealed and lost. Mitchell-Lama buildings aren't rent stabilized. They are subject to separate regulations. The DHCR has no authority to rule on an overcharge claim raised by a Mitchell-Lama tenant.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled against tenant and dismissed her complaint because tenant lived in a Mitchell-Lama development. Tenant appealed and lost. Mitchell-Lama buildings aren't rent stabilized. They are subject to separate regulations. The DHCR has no authority to rule on an overcharge claim raised by a Mitchell-Lama tenant.

Hankinson: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. VG110022RT (11/8/07)[1-pg. document]

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