February 2004
Lease Rider Limit on Preferential Rent Not Required
DRA Order Issued Prematurely
Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations
Submit Decontrol Information with Next Registration
Landlord Didn't Use Reserve Fund Money to Pay for New Windows
Air Conditioner Fell from Apartment Window
Parking at Side of Building Doesn't Violate Zoning Laws
Landlord Gave Proper Notice to End Month-to-Month Tenancy
Landlord Not Liable for Lead Poisoning
Twice-Daily Cleaning Not Enough
Minor Condensation on Windows
Fireplace Removed
New Landlord Responsible for Boiler Defects
Tenant Who Didn't Understand English Can Vacate Settlement Agreement
Area Within Vacant Lot Not Covered by Litter Law
Landlord Not Liable for One Tenant's Attack on Another
Tenant Claims Electrical Outlet Placement Caused Injury
Two Daily Cleanings Enough
$52 Annual Parking Fee Not Minor
Landlord Didn't Give up Right to Claim Nonprimary Residence
Tenant Waited Too Long to Assert Mold Claim
Bathroom Tiling Improperly Installed
DHCR Should Defer to Court
Lack of Storage Space Is Minor Condition
Landlord Knew of Tenant's Residential Use of Commercial Unit
Relocation Offer Was to Less Desirable Apartment
Landlord Needn't Provide Custom-Made Window Screens
Inspection Found Active Leak
Subtenants Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning of Landlord's Employees
Crack in Wall
Landlord Waived Right to Collect $15 Supplement
Tenant Owes Use and Occupancy
Window Blockage Not Landlord's Fault
Landlord Could Charge First Rent After Renovation
Apartment Previously Deregulated
One Urination Incident Not Nuisance
Eviction Warrant Not Vacated by Acceptance of Rent
Hot Water Provided
Landlord Can Charge Free Market Rent After Building Reclassified
No Rent Increases Collected Since 1995
No Need for Electric Lights During Daylight Hours
Garbage Allowed to Accumulate
Sanding and Applying Polyurethane to Floors
Landlord Proved Installation of New Kitchen and Bathroom Appliances and Fixtures
Section 8 Termination Notice Sent Six Months in Advance Enforceable
Defective Garage Door
Tenant Waited Too Long to Assert Claim
Cotenant Moved Out
Landlord Can Require Deposit for Installation of Satellite Dish Antenna on Roof
Landlord Not Given Chance to Submit Government Approval
Tenant Gets More Time to Remove Greenhouse
Tenant's Answer Submitted After Order Issued
Work Not Done Properly
Tenant Can't Vacate Default
