Tenant Claims Electrical Power Reduced

April 30, 2004

LVT Number: 17317

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on a reduction in electrical power to her apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that a change in electrical power was required to correct a DOB violation and to ensure building safety. Landlord's electrical contractor stated in a letter that the power reduction was needed to avoid a serious fire hazard. The DHCR can't make landlord provide a service if it would violate a law or cause a dangerous situation in the building.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on a reduction in electrical power to her apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that a change in electrical power was required to correct a DOB violation and to ensure building safety. Landlord's electrical contractor stated in a letter that the power reduction was needed to avoid a serious fire hazard. The DHCR can't make landlord provide a service if it would violate a law or cause a dangerous situation in the building. The DHCR also doesn't have the expertise to determine if landlord was correct. The DHCR advised tenant to seek help from DOB.

Karp: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RH410025RT (3/5/04) [3-pg. doc.]

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