LANDLORD LOSES

Vacancy Increase Charged to First Successor Tenant Was Improper

January 23, 2015    

Tenant complained of rent overcharge because landlord charged her a vacancy increase when she got succession rights. Landlord claimed that tenant had no succession rights. The court ruled for tenant. Landlord...

Landlord Can't Charge Fee for Dogs in Apartment

January 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge after new landlord charged her $50 for having dogs in her apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant, and ordered landlord to refund the $50. The DRA also ruled that...

No Rent Restoration for Unsafe Stove Installation

December 23, 2014    

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on a defective stove and oven. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on the restoration of services. The...

No Proof Tenant Moved Back into Apartment After Fire

May 13, 2013    

The DRA reduced rent-stabilized tenant's rent to $1 after a fire left the apartment uninhabitable. Landlord sought rent restoration some time later, claiming that tenant and subtenant had moved back into the...

Window Sash Can't Fully Tilt

May 13, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained to the DHCR that a window guard installation prevented proper opening of his window. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent based on a finding that the south bedroom window...

Rent Restoration Date Delayed

February 1, 2010