February 2012
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Diner's Kitchen Exhaust Created Too Much Noise
No Rent Hike Based on Unique and Peculiar Circumstances
Tenant's Cousin Can't Get Apartment
Tenant Can't Vacate Default Judgment
Building Converted from Industrial Use Not Stabilized
Was Landlord Responsible for Slip and Fall in Lobby?
Landlord's Hardship Application Denied
Termination of Tenant's Subsidy Unreasonable
HRA Must Assist Tenant to Prevent Eviction
Was Landlord Responsible for Trip and Fall in Apartment?
Additional Roommate Surcharge Not Included in MBR
Community Room Closure Isn't Minor Condition
Tenant Who Left Early Owes Full Month's Rent
No Rent Credit for Useful-Life Waiver
Landlord Claims Tenant Denied Access for Repairs
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
Court Blocks City Housing Plan as Discriminatory
Landlord Waived Appliance Surcharges
Basement Apartment Created Without Permit
Tenant Overcharged Subtenant
Tenant's Estate Not Named as Party to Nonpayment Case
Prior Ruiling Determined Building Not Rent Stabilized
Landlord Didn't Inspect Walls Before Doing Facade Work
Landlord Can't Collect Back Rent from Successor Tenant
Condo Unit Owners Can Sue Board for Building Conditions
Market-Rent Tenant in J-51 Building Is Rent Stabilized
DHCR Corrects Effective Date of Tenant's Deregulation
Services Restored Before DHCR Inspection
Landlord Must Refund Commingled Security Deposit
Ignorance of Mattress Disposal Requirement No Excuse
Tenant Gets $89,000 in Attorney Fees on $500 Judgment
Pending Overcharge Proceeding Can't Delay Nonpayment Case
Sister Can't Get Tenant's Apartment
Tenant Can't Bring Landlord-Tenant Claims in Federal Court
Eviction Delayed While NYCHA Recalculates Rent
Defaulting Tenant Can Vacate Money Judgment Only
NYCHA Can't Terminate Tenant's Section 8 Voucher
NYCHA Tenant's Daughter Can't Get Apartment
Was Landlord Responsible for Tenant's Trip on Stairs?
Landlord Improperly Deemed Renewal Lease
Son Gets Mitchell-Lama Apartment
Tenant Changes Her Mind About Lease Renewal
Garage Charge Not Included in Tenant's Rent
Apartment Subject to Deregulation After J-51 Expired
Landlord Had Proof of Timely Rent Registration
Tenant Gets Full Refund of Security Deposit
Garage Space Waiting List Is Required Service
Housing Group Can't Intervene in Discrimination Case
Improper Rent Demand Can't Be Amended
Tenant Didn't Raise Overcharge Claim in Prior Case
Residents Can't Block HVAC Unit Installation
Landlord Not Given Fair Hearing on Violation
Portion of Consulting Engineer Fee Disallowed
Tenant Created Nuisance by Filing Repeated Complaints
No Proof of Illegal Occupancy
Tenants Deregulated Due to High Income
Westchester Landlord Must Offer Signed Renewal Lease
Garage Rent Overcharge Not Willful
