August 1998
Doorman Hours Reduced
Defective Light Fixture
Building Doesn't Have Certificate of Occupancy
No Certificate of Occupancy for New Apartment
Landlord Can Get Recent Rent Due
Tenant Claims Missing Doorknob Caused Death by Fire
Landlord Proved Substantial Rehab of Building
Fee Award Excessive
Large Area of Missing Brickwork
Boiler Capable of Being Used
Tenant Offered to Pay Rent After Eviction
Landlord Used Wrong Form
No Amended Report Filed Regarding Unsafe Facade Conditions
Violation Notice Listed Incorrect Name for Corporate Landlord
Tenant Gets Fees for Nuisance Case
Tenant Can't Vacate Warrant
Tenant Gets Fees After Court Dismisses Landlord's Nonprimary Residence Case
Family Member Gets Fees in Pass-On Case
Petition Didn't State Apartment's Section 8 Status
Disconnected Elevator Not a Violation
Landlord Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning
Proposal-Contract and Canceled Checks Proved Improvement Costs
No Increase for Sidewalk Outside Property Line
Landlord Entitled to Increase for Actual Cost of Work
Decision in Favor of Tenant's Wife Vacated Because of Juror Misconduct
Landlord Can't Continue Case While DHCR Reconsidering Destabilization Issue
Tenants Didn't Verify Income
Landlord Could Charge First Rent After Combining Three SROs
Tenant's Close Friend Can't Get Apartment
New Flooring Qualifies for Increase
Father Claims Pass-On Rights to Apartment in Co-op Building
Landlord Proved It Sent Initial Registration to Tenant
No Permit Required for Replacing Existing Roof Deck
Landlord Can Apply Deposit to Rent Due
Nonrenewal Notice Not Sent on Time
Landlord Seeks 10 Years of Back Rent
Tenants Have No Standing to Appeal Substantial Rehab Ruling
Tenant's Son Gets Rent-Controlled Apartment
Tenants Claim Economic Hardship
Tenants Moved to Nursing Home
Landlord Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning
Landlord Responsible for Doorman's Negligence
Landlord Can Charge Rent Allowance for Air Conditioner
RRRA Doesn't Set Sublet Increase
Tenant Gets Chance to Sign and Return Renewal Lease
Landlord Didn't Submit Proof of Rents Charged
Application Not Filed on Time
Tenant Can Vacate Settlement Agreement
Tenant Proved Retaliatory Eviction Claim
Tenant Noisy After Midnight
Limited Access to Building for Disabled Tenants
Tenant Maintains Second Apartment Because of Marital Difficulties
Trial Required on Landlord's Chronic Nonpayment Claim
Tenant Didn't File Tax Returns
Landlord Can Correct Mistake Made by Prior Landlord
Sister Claims Pass-On Rights After Tenant Transferred to Other Apartment
Tenant Occupies Illegal Basement Apartment
Co-op Corporation Can't File Hardship Application
Tenant Didn't Prove Acceptance of Rent
Tenant Illegally Sublet Apartment
Tenant's Granddaughter Gets Pass-On Rights
Preferential Rent Below $2,000
Increase Granted for Elevator Upgrading
Partial Replacement of Intercom Doesn't Qualify
Portions of Lease Declared Invalid
Landlord Needn't Repair Fire Damaged Building
Landlord Didn't Collect Rent Increase for 19 Months
Four Year Limit Doesn't Apply to Pre-April 1, 1984 Complaint
Court Won't Delay Eviction Case Pending Tenant's Overcharge Claim
Lease Invalid Under Tenant Interim Lease Program Rules
Tenant Uses Two Apartments
No Increase for Conversion of Oil Burner
Landlord Changed Storage-Space Policy
No Hearing Required on Claimed Relationship Between Landlord and Contractor
Chronic Nonpayment Isn't Nuisance
Live-in Super Not Required
Defective Public Hallway Windows
