Sealed Skylight Wasn't Reason for Rent Cut

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later asked for rent restoration based on restoration of services. The DRA ruled against landlord because a bathroom skylight remained sealed. Landlord appealed. Tenant didn't complain about the skylight in her original complaint. And although tenant filed a PAR of the DRA's order based on the sealed skylight, the DHCR denied tenant's PAR because she hadn't raised the issue in her complaint. Landlord's rent restoration application was granted.

Eden Roc Hotel Ltd.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. SI410040RO (3/18/05) [2-pg. doc.]