Tenants Claim Discrepancy in Work Estimates

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new boiler/burner, roof, and windows. The improvements were made under the terms of a loan agreement between landlord and HPD. The DRA ruled for landlord, and tenants appealed, claiming that there was a discrepancy between two job estimates submitted by roofing contractors. The DHCR ruled against tenants. Tenants claimed the discrepancy was between the amount of square feet deemed necessary to complete the roofing job. But the contractor who prepared the first estimate wasn't the contractor who actually performed the work. The second contractor was approved by HPD under landlord's loan agreement. The work was paid for and actually performed. The contractor also submitted a statement noting that a new roof was installed.

Dahomey: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. KE420025RP (6/5/96) [6-page document]