February 2011
Landlord Didn't Bundle Wood for Trash Collection
Nonpayment Proceeding Delayed
Apartment in J-51 Building Was Rent Stabilized
Elevator Repairs Didn't Qualify as MCI
Building Wasn't a Co-op Exempt from Rent Stabilization
MCI Rent Hike Is Permanent
Rent Ledger Insufficient Proof of Preferential Rent
Family Member Didn't Appeal NYCHA's Rejection of Claim
Landlord Fined Over $27,000 for Illegal Alterations
Landlord Not Responsible for Slip and Fall
Facade Replacement Didn't Qualify as MCI
Landlord Can't Install Elevator
Tenants Get Damages and Attorney's Fees
Tenant Claims Harassment and Trespass by Landlord
Landlord Never Registered Boiler Installation
Landlord Can't Convert to Individual Apartment Boilers
Rent Reduced for Defective Terrace
Prior Parapet Work Didn't Include Pointing and Waterproofing
Landlord Restored Inoperable Washing Machines
No Leases Submitted in Overcharge Case
Missing Window Locks Not Minor Condition
Landlord Can Convert to Electrical Exclusion
Landlord Had No Permit for Air Conditioning System
Landlord Can't Get Access for Repairs
MCI Rent Hike Granted for New Flooring in Building
Landlord Didn't Maintain Elevator
Roof Railing Doesn't Qualify as MCI
Landlord's Age and Health Don't Excuse Duty to Clean
Iron Fence and Gate Don't Qualify as MCIs
Landlord Seeks Use and Occupancy at Four Times Rent
Landlord Billed Tenant for Broker's Fee
Landlord Gets Two Violation Notices Within 24 Hours
Landlord Not Responsible for Tenant's Death
Services Not Fully Restored
Landlord Didn't Request Useful-Life Waiver
MCI Rent Hike Granted for Handicap Ramp
Tenant Violated No-Pets Lease Clause
New Building Entrance Door Qualifies as MCI
Section 8 Tenant Proves She Is Rent Controlled
Landlord Didn't Refund Overcharge in Time
Tenant Can't Be Restored to Possession After Eviction
DHCR Defines "Willfulness," Awards Triple Damages
Temporary Move Didn't Change Settlement Agreement
Landlord Must File Affidavit of Merit to Get Default Judgment
Useful Life of Old Hot Water Heater Hadn't Expired
Co-op Shareholders Can't Intervene in Tenants' Class Action
Excessive Noise from Apartment Exhaust Fan
Landlord Converted 10-Unit Building to Halfway House
Tenant's Washing Machine Didn't Create a Nuisance
Landlord Terminated Section 8 Subsidy Without Proper Notice
Landlord Filed False Affidavit
Tenant Complained About Second-Hand Smoke
Nonpayment Proceeding Started by Unauthorized Party
Landlord Not Responsible for Child's Burn Injuries
Landlord's 2010 Fuel Cost Adjustments Suspended
Landlord Can't Evict Rent-Stabilized Tenant
Tenant Can Be Evicted for Subletting NYCHA Apartment
Tenants Must Keep Service Dogs Leashed
Tenant Bound by Settlement Agreement
