Removal of Storage Space Was Minor

February 1, 2005

LVT Number: 17888

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Tenant complained of a reduction in services because landlord no longer provided her with storage space. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed, claiming that the DHCR's decision was unreasonable. The court and the appeals court ruled against tenant. The DHCR reasonably ruled that this was a minor condition and that no rent reduction was warranted. The DHCR's decision was consistent with the Rent Stabilization Law and Code.

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Tenant complained of a reduction in services because landlord no longer provided her with storage space. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed, claiming that the DHCR's decision was unreasonable. The court and the appeals court ruled against tenant. The DHCR reasonably ruled that this was a minor condition and that no rent reduction was warranted. The DHCR's decision was consistent with the Rent Stabilization Law and Code. And tenant showed no proof of a lease clause or storage boxes.

Schoberle v. DHCR: NYLJ, 1/27/05, p. 27, col. 2 (App. Div. 1 Dept.; Friedman, JP, Marlow, Nardelli, Sweeny, Catterson, JJ)

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