New Landlord Liable for Overcharge

A New Rochelle tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant, and landlord appealed. Landlord claimed that prior landlord had told him that tenant's legal monthly rent was $235. But, prior landlord had unlawfully raised tenant's rent from $220 to $235, and tenant filed a timely overcharge complaint. The DHCR ruled against landlord. Landlord was responsible for prior landlord's overcharge. Landlord can't rely on what prior landlord put in the building's contract of sale.

48 First Street, Apt. 2B: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. DL 810263-RO (6/1/93) [5-page document]