Removal of Burglar Alarm

April 1, 1997

LVT Number: 11393

Rent-controlled tenant complained of a reduction in services because a burglar alarm had been disconnected. Landlord claimed it hadn't removed the alarm. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent by $35. Landlord appealed. The DHCR ruled for landlord in part. Rent control records showed that tenant's rent was increased in 1974 by $5.05 for installation of the alarm. Tenant claimed the alarm became inoperable when landlord installed new windows in 1986. Landlord didn't deny this. So a rent reduction was warranted but only in the amount of the $5.05 rent increase for the service.

Rent-controlled tenant complained of a reduction in services because a burglar alarm had been disconnected. Landlord claimed it hadn't removed the alarm. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent by $35. Landlord appealed. The DHCR ruled for landlord in part. Rent control records showed that tenant's rent was increased in 1974 by $5.05 for installation of the alarm. Tenant claimed the alarm became inoperable when landlord installed new windows in 1986. Landlord didn't deny this. So a rent reduction was warranted but only in the amount of the $5.05 rent increase for the service.

Jackson 34th Assocs.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. II120124RO (12/2/96) [2-page document]

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