Oil Smell

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on an oil smell that occurred in his apartment when oil was delivered to the building. The DRA ruled against tenant and tenant appealed. Tenant claimed that the smell created a health risk. The DHCR ruled against tenant. The smell occurred only when oil deliveries were made, was temporary, and was a minor condition that didn't warrant a rent reduction.

HDK Assocs.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. MG910097RT (8/28/98) [2-page document]