Tenant Installed Window Gate

September 30, 2002

LVT Number: 16149

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on illegal window gates in his apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant because landlord and tenant had resolved the issue before tenant filed his complaint. Tenant appealed, claiming that he'd replaced the window gates after negotiating with landlord. He claimed that he was entitled to compensation from landlord for the new window gates. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant admitted that he had window gates, so there was no service reduction.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on illegal window gates in his apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant because landlord and tenant had resolved the issue before tenant filed his complaint. Tenant appealed, claiming that he'd replaced the window gates after negotiating with landlord. He claimed that he was entitled to compensation from landlord for the new window gates. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant admitted that he had window gates, so there was no service reduction. If landlord owed tenant money, tenant would have to go to court if this issue couldn't be resolved. The DHCR had no authority to rule on that issue.

Meirowitz: DHCR Admin. Rev. Dckt. No. QB410092RT (9/26/02) [2-pg. doc.]

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