Tenant Didn't Respond to Landlord's Application

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on restoration of services. The DRA ruled for landlord based on tenant's failure to respond. Tenant appealed, claiming that a copy of landlord's rent restoration should have been sent to her attorney, who would then have filed an objection. The DHCR ruled against tenant. The DRA sent tenant the notice of landlord's application to restore the rent. This was a new proceeding. Tenant's attorney didn't represent tenant in this proceeding unless the attorney filed a notice of appearance. There was no requirement to mail a copy of the notice of landlord's rent restoration application to tenant's attorney.

Perito: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. SI410089RT (6/9/05) [3-pg. doc.]