August 2008
Window Condition Not Minor
Tenant's Letter About Fired Doorman Wasn't Defamation
Landlord Not Responsible for Aide's Fall Near Dump Site
No Attorney's Fees for Landlord in Unresolved HP Proceeding
25 Percent Rent Reduction for Removal of Bedroom Wall
New Landlord Responsible for Defective Stove Hood Installation
Landlord Can't Conduct Pretrial Questioning in Illegal Sublet Case
SCRIE or DRIE Tenant Exempt from Part of Rent Hike
Tenant Didn't Answer Deregulation Application
Tenant Gets 15 Percent Rent Abatement for Ceiling Leaks
Tenant's Granddaughter Can't Get Apartment
No MCI Rent Hike for Mailboxes Not Relocated
Roof Railings Don't Qualify as MCI
Tenant Who Breaks Lease Responsible for Balance of Rent Due
Rewiring Sufficient for MCI Rent Hike
Court, Not DHCR, Should Decide Son's Claim
Landlord Not Excused for Default in HP Proceeding
Accepting Section 8 After Lease Termination Automatically Renewed Lease
Landlord Can't Evict Tenant Because He Might Be Illegal Immigrant
Two Buildings Were One Horizontal Multiple Dwelling
Tenant Can't Cure Fraud on Income Recertification
Late Filing of Proof of Service of Court Papers Minor Error
Tenant Didn't Pay Rent During Probation Period as Agreed
Landlord Can End Electrical Inclusion in Rent
Nonpayment Case Dismissed Because Landlord Didn't Notify NYCHA
No Proof SRO Tenant Cubicles Violated C of O
Apartment Used for Storage and Mail Drop Isn't Primary Residence
Tenants Awarded $800,000 in Lead Poisoning Case
Open Back Door to Restaurant Reduces Building Security
Court Denies Rent Hike for Apartment Renovations
Landlord Can Correct Court Papers to Properly Describe Himself
Increase Granted for Elevator Upgrade Costs
Safety Netting During Construction Was Damaged
Co-op Lessee Has Right to Exclusive Use of Terrace
Tenant Responsible for Fair Use and Occupancy
Nassau Rent Guideline No. 40 Improperly Based on Tenant Income
No Proof of DHCR Inspector Bias
Landlord Didn't Disclose Relationship with Contractor
Landlord Didn't Show Good-Faith Intent to Occupy Apartment
Violation Notice Cited Wrong Address
Landlord's Demolition Application Denied
MCI Rent Hike Granted for Gas Piping
Landlord Didn't Maintain Open Public Plaza
Cost of Environmental Consultant Included in MCI Rent Hike
Elderly Tenant with Dementia Excused from Default
Ornamental Steel Fence Qualifies as MCI
DHCR Can't Change Its Ruling in Demolition Case
Inadequate Daytime Lighting in Stairwell to Basement
Landlord Proved Rent Was at Least $2,000 per Month
No Proof of Rent-Impairing Conditions After Landlord Made Repairs
Tenant Organizers Didn't Prevent Mortgage Refinancing
Lobby Renovation Doesn't Qualify as MCI
Landlord Improperly Revoked Tenant's Section 8 Subsidy
Landlord Didn't Clear Debris Often Enough
DHCR Must Perform Environmental Impact Review
Appeal of Prior Year's Ruling Doesn't Affect New Case
Landlord Can't Evict Tenant without Termination Notice
Tenant Didn't Abandon Apartment
Landlord Didn't File Operation and Maintenance Schedules
Landlord Didn't Get Useful-Life Waiver
Landlord Can Charge for Air Conditioners
New Rent Set for Former Tenant
Tenant's Son Has Pass-on Rights to Apartment
Settlement Agreement for Deregulated Lease Violated Code
Evicted Tenant Waited Too Long to Seek Restoration
HPD Improperly Terminated Tenant's Section 8 Rent Subsidy
Oral Agreement Insufficient to Support Rent Hike
No Gas Piping Test Needed for Electric Stove
Water Damage from Roof Bars MCI Rent Hike
Architect's Statement No Substitute for Contractor Statement
