Tenants Claim New Roof Leaks

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled against landlord. Landlord had installed a one-ply building roof and didn't use any special materials. It was DHCR's policy that a single-ply roof didn't qualify as an MCI unless special materials were used. Landlord appealed and won. Landlord showed that a new rubberoid membrane roof was installed, which qualified as an MCI under DHCR Policy Statement 91-2. Tenants in six apartments had complained of roof leaks. If problems continued, tenants could file service complaints with the DHCR.

Nassau Windsor Co.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. HA710206RO (6/27/96) [5-page document]