April 2006
Tenants Can't Extend Period to Correct Lease Violation
Tenant Who Moved to Nursing Home Didn't Surrender Possession
Registration Statement Set Preferential Rent
Power Washing, Sanding, Caulking of Walks Don't Qualify
Ceiling Needs to Be Painted
Tenant Not Covered Under Loft Law
DHCR to Consider Increases to All Primary Residents
Security Deposit, CO Detector Fees Can't Be Included in Settlement Agreement
Lower Market Rent Used as Comparable
Termination Notice Needn't Mention Specific Staff Person
Inadequate Proof of Improvement Costs
Code Amendments on Electrical Conversions Upheld
Violation Notice Needn't Specify Type of Cardboard
Work Not in Progress on Violation Date
Violation Notice Issued to Wrong Party
Descriptions of Work Were Sufficient
Building Converted Using Noneviction Plan
Landlord Can't Amend Petition to Include Deregulation Claim
Landlord Wasn't Prevailing Party
Settlement Agreement Barred Issuing Second Violation
Warrant Delayed
Sidewalk Cleaned Three Times per Day
Slip-and-Fall on Outdoor Staircase
Landlord Can't Rescind Offer
Painting Was Base Date Service
Defective Roof Installation
Six-Month Notice to Quit Required in Ejectment Case
Landlord Needn't Dispose of Bulk Items
Landlord Can't Appeal Order Imposing Sanctions on Attorney
New Roof Qualifies
Tenant Can't Appeal Part of Order
Offensive Odors from Apartment
Tenant's Counterclaim Dismissed
Tenant Paid Rent Due One Week After Warrant Issued
Landlord Had Notice of Illegal Use
Documents Proved Tenant Lives in Apartment
Tenant Rejected Replacement Refrigerator
Landlord Didn't Give Occupant's Name in Court Papers
Routine Elevator Maintenance Charges Disallowed
Tenant Violated Settlement Agreement
Old Rent Reduction Order Considered
30-Day Termination Notice Required
Tenant Made Unauthorized Structural Alterations
Refurbishment of Vestibule Walls and Stairs Doesn't Qualify
Tenant Proved She Lived Separate from Husband
Tenant's Brother-in-Law Not Entitled to Pass-On Rights
Increase Based on Tenant's Cost Estimate
Tenant Wants to Add Son's Name
Apartment with Different Layout Rejected as Comparable
Tenant Who Settled Can't Challenge Notice to Terminate
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
Loft Tenant's Estate Owes Back Rent
No Waiver of Longevity Increase
Landlord Can't Recover Entire Building
Mitchell Lama Tenants Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
New Trial Required on Tenant's Claim
DOB Approval for Gas Installation Not Submitted on Time
Late Rent Payment Was Minor Violation of Settlement Agreement
Amended Renewal Lease Not Sent on Time
Auditor's Report Doesn't Prove Costs
Buildings with Same Heating System Are Horizontal Multiple Dwelling
Tenant Illegally Sublet Apartment
Landlord's Request for Documents Too Broad
Complaint Not Specific Enough
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
Landlord Must Return Deposit
Landlord Can't Sue Tenant for Section 8 Portion of Rent
Tenant Can't Challenge 1973 Decontrol Report
Tenant's Temporary Absence Due to Marital Problems
Nonpayment Cases Don't Invalidate Termination Notice
