Rent Reduced Based on HPD Hot Water Violation

Tenant complained to the DHCR of inadequate hot water. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent, based on an HPD violation. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that HPD had removed the violation in October 2010 and that he submitted proof to the DRA. But the DRA didn't receive landlord's answer. And landlord submitted only a copy of an email he claimed was from HPD confirming that the hot water violation had been removed. The email had no heading, wasn't from HPD, and didn't indicate when the violation was removed.

Flatbush Patio, LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. YL210014RO (11/23/11) [3-pg. doc.]