WHAT QUALIFIES - MISCELLANEOUS

Heat Timer Doesn't Qualify as MCI

August 8, 2013    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a heat timer. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that the heat timer was a necessary installation because the old...

Filing Fees Disallowed from Total MCI Costs

March 12, 2013    

The DRA granted landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof, exterior renovation, a boiler/burner, and new exterior doors. Tenants appealed and won, in part. Among other...

Rent Hike for Mailboxes, But Not for Ceiling Insulation

December 12, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a number of improvements. The work included insulation to the basement ceiling, as well as installation of six new mailboxes, circuit breakers, a hot water heater,...

No MCI Increase for Sales Tax

December 11, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, excluding from the total claimed costs those attributable to sales tax. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord...