August 1999
Tenant Created Health Hazard in Apartment
Tenant Permanently Moved to Nursing Home
Slanting Floor in Bedroom
Subtenants Must Pay U&O
Increase in Building Traffic
Trial Required on Landlord's Liability for Lead Poisoning
Thirty Percent Abatement for Water Leaks and Other Conditions
Rent-Controlled Tenant Restored to Possession
Landlord Can't Get Additional Documents
Tenant Installed Skylights Without Landlord's Consent
Rent-Controlled Tenant's Son Can't Get Apartment
Tenant Got Prior Rent Abatement in Housing Court Settlement Agreement
Tenant Didn't Clear Closets for Painting
Lease Provides for Fixed $100 Award to Landlord
DOT Permit Doesn't Exempt Landlords from DOS Regulations
Trial Court Improperly Denied Landlord's Delay Request
Tenant Can Vacate Default
Cellar Used in Violation of Certificate of Occupancy
Landlord Knew Child Lived in Apartment
Managing Agent Not Liable for Fees Owed by Landlord
Landlord Gets Fees for Nuisance Case
Landlord Liable for Wall Collapse
Settlement Agreement Didn't Bar Return of Deposit
Tenant Got Prior Court-Ordered Rent Abatement
Tenant Bought New Refrigerator
Nursing Home Can't Claim Deceased Tenant's Medical Records Are Confidential
Post-Abatement Test Results Not Sent to DEP
Landlord Properly Sent Income Certification Form to Tenant
Bills Not Itemized
Rent Demand That Violates FDCPA Can Be Used in Nonpayment Case
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement Signed by Guardian
Landlord Proved Correction of Violations
Tenant Denied Access
Tenant Didn't Prove Cash Payments Made to Super
Four-Year Time Limit Applies Despite Late Registration Filing
Five Dollar Increase for Air Conditioner
Landlord Filed Late Initial Registration
No Labor Cost Adjustment if Landlord Ineligible for MBR Increase
Landlord Accepted Rent After Ending Lease
Restoration Effective as of Date Landlord's Application Delivered to Tenant
No Rent Deposit Ordered Where Landlord Sought Delay
Five Different Shades of Kitchen Tiles
Landlord Accepted Rent After Effective Date of Termination Notice
New Carpeting and Floor Tiles
Replacement of Hallway and Emergency Lighting Fixtures
Loose Cardboard Not Tied for Recycling
Noise from Garage Door
Tenant Restored to Possession
Landlord Mistakenly Sent Renewal Form After Sending Nonrenewal Notice
Foul Odor from Tenant's Apartment
DSS Offered to Pay Back Rent Owed
Tenant Refused to Sign Renewal Lease
Supreme Court Can't Vacate Eviction Order by Housing Court
Landlord of Co-op Apartment Can't Evict Tenants
Amount of Rent Due Landlord Increased
Landlord Used Attorney's Name Without Authorization
Plumbing Costs Included
Landlord Knew About Tenant's Dog for Over Three Months
Labor Costs Disallowed
Rent Regulation Reform Act Applied to Pending Fair Market Rent Appeal
Tenant Can Restore Case to Trial Calendar
Landlord Can't Bar Move-In of Tenant's Fiance
Tenant Never Approved Settlement Agreement
Tenant-Installed TV Antenna and Washing Machine
Special Formula Used to Set Rent in Building Bought at Judicial Sale
No Legal Regulated Rent Set for Apartment
Trial Required on Spouse's Right to Apartment
Lower Rent Charged Based on DHCR Order
Tenant Didn't Give Up Right to Get Renewal Lease
Tenant's Son Can't Get Apartment Occupied Under Interim Lease Program
Landlord Got DOB Violation for Tenant-Installed Greenhouse
Amount Due Limited to Rent in Expired Lease
Landlord Can Collect $10 Increase for Window Guards
