January 1997
Tenant Wants Rent Reduced by Amount of Concession
Landlord Can Eject Tenants from Apartment
Basement Access Reduced
Landlord Needn't Name Divorced Tenant on Renewal Lease
Mortgagee Must Notify Buyers of Overcharge Judgment
Tenant Claims Landlord Never Sent Fully Signed Renewal Lease
Rent History Accepted on Appeal
Cracked Fire-Rated Windows
Landlord Claims Tenant Denied Access for Repairs
Court Properly Denied Tenant's Delay Request
Tenant Slipped in Hallway
Tenant's Minor Child Can't Get Apartment After Seven-Year Absence
Work Done During Vacancy
Gas Odors in Kitchen
Tenants Left Minor Children Alone in Apartment
Tenant Evicted for Nuisance
Landlord Corrected ‘Brown Water' Condition
Landlord Not Liable for Slip and Fall in Yard
Landlord Must Send Notice of Lead Paint Abatement Before Starting Work
Tenant's Brother Can't Get Fees in Pass-On Case
No Right to Air Conditioner Sleeve
Visitor Attacked in Building
No ‘Prevailing Party' in Pet Case
Building Not Exempt Based on Federal ‘Preemption'
Rent Demand Wasn't Defective
Landlord Cited for Incorrect Violation
Landlord Filed Late Registration
New Trial Required on Lead Poisoning Claim
Doorman Hours Reduced
No Notice of Prior Criminal Activity at Building
Two Cleanings Per Day Not Enough
Inadequate Hot Water in One Apartment
Landlord Doesn't Have to Add Tenant's Daughter's Name to Lease
Tenants Illegally Evicted
Landlord Can Seek Tenant's Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent
Landlord Can't Conduct Pre-Trial Questioning in Nonpayment Case
Luxury Deregulation Law Is Constitutional
Tenant Claims Antique Table Damaged
Apartment Never Delivered to Tenant
Landlord Must Refund Tenants' Payment for Air Conditioner Reinstallation
DRA Improperly Reduced Rent for Failure to Register
Tenant's Son Didn't Live with Tenant Before Her Death
Landlord Can Submit Written Questions to Tenant
No Increase for Permitting Professional Use
Tenants Claim Asbestos Removal Created Health Hazard
Landlord Can't Evict Nonregulated Tenant Before Lease Ends
Appeals Court Strikes Down DHCR Policy on Registration Fees
Landlord Claims Tenant Removed Venetian Blinds
Landlord Can Evict Illegal Occupant Based on Stipulation
Sealing of Dumbwaiters Doesn't Qualify
Loose Bathroom Tiles
Landlord Can't Install Separate Water Meter for Rent-Controlled Apartment
Tenant Can't Vacate Warrant
Public Housing Tenant Gets Chance to Stop Illegal Activity
Tenant Moved to Different Apartment in Same Building
Landlord Proved Amount of Rent Due
Landlord Proved Initial Registration Filed with DHCR
Landlord Returned Two Uncashed Checks to Tenant
Landlord Can Charge for Garage Space
Tenant Didn't Prove Assailant Was Intruder
Landlord Responsible for Stove
Landlord Can't Evict Super After Employment Ended
Emergency Repairs Made to Elevators
DHCR Can Decide Tenant's Claim that Nonrenewal Notice Was Defective
Landlord Can Evict Based on Visitors' Disturbing Conduct
Low Water Pressure
Landlord Must Give Lease to Hotel Tenant
First Rent' Rule Applies to ETPA Counties
No Increase Due to Failure to Maintain Services
No Triple Damages for Overcharge Based on Missing Registration
Former Rent-Stabilized Tenant of Foreclosed Apartment Can Be Evicted
Tenants Claim Elevator's Indicator Lights Defective
Apartment Rented After J-51 Benefits Ended
