DECREASE IN APARTMENT SERVICES

Rent Reduction Based on HPD Bed Bug Violation

May 13, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained in February 2011 of a reduction in services based on bed bugs in her apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant, based on an HPD violation dated Nov. 12, 2010, finding bed bugs. Landlord...

Rent Reduced for Large Hole in Bathroom Ceiling

May 13, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that tenant refused to cooperate with landlord's attempts...

Landlord's Extermination Efforts Insufficient

December 11, 2012    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of a reduction in required services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent based on vermin in the apartment. Landlord appealed, claiming that it sent an exterminator to the...

Running Toilet Isn't Minor Condition

November 13, 2012    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on running water from the toilet bowl. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that this was a...

Tenant Forced to Vacate by DOB Order

October 10, 2012    

Landlord Must Pay for Hot Water

August 8, 2012