January 2003
New Landlord Liable
Landlord Can't Charge Vacancy Increase to Prior Tenant's Brother
Tenant Requests Accommodation Under ADA
Cleaning Water Pipes Doesn't Qualify
Rent-Controlled Tenant Can't Get Second Rent Cut
Corporation Owns Building
Roof Fan Caused Noisy Vibrations in Tenant's Apartment
Hazardous Violations in One Apartment
No Increase for Leaky Roof
Managing Agent Not Liable for Refund
Tenants Paid Additional Electrical Costs for New Heating Units
Visitor Slips and Falls Leaving Building
Landlord Had No Notice of Lead Condition
Basement Windows Alone Don't Qualify
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
Landlord Didn't Submit Window Installation Contract
Kitchen and Bathroom in Cellar Violated C of O
Super's Affidavit Didn't Show Reasonable Cleaning Efforts
Landlord Placed Garbage Out for Collection Too Early
No Eviction Based on Isolated Incident
Landlord Must Deposit Security from Three-Family 421-a Building into Interest-Bearing Account
Useful Life of Hot-Water Heater Expired
Tenant Made Good-Faith Effort to Comply with Settlement Agreement
Nonrecyclables Placed in Recycling Container
Telephone Books Not Properly Tied
Cartons Improperly Placed Out for Collection
Freedom from Street Noise Not Required
Landlord Didn't Give Vacancy Lease to Tenant
Inspector Found Claimed Improvements Not Made
DHCR Uses Rent of Comparable Apartment to Set Rent
Landlord Responsible for Unbilled Charges
Income of Occupants Considered in Deciding Landlord's High-Rent Deregulation Application
Process Server Used Wrong ZIP Code
Notice to Cure Specified Unauthorized Alterations Tenant Made
Landlord Accuses Tenant of Rent Gouging and Profiteering
Managing Agent Liable
Trial Required on Tenant's Claim
Cost of Garbage Shed Included
Resurfacing of Parking Area Qualifies
Landlord Couldn't File Certification of Correction on Sept. 11, 2001
Tenant Waited Too Long to Raise Claims
PSA Improperly Joined in Case
Loft Board Can Award Rent Increase to Landlord
Tenant Can Question Landlord About Its Corporate Structure
Landlord Can Keep Deposit to Recover Rent Due
Tenant Accepted Illegal Rent from Subtenants
Tenant's Son Can't Remain in Unit After Tenancy Terminated
Landlord Can't Charge for Use of Elevator During Move-in
Termination Notice Described Tenant-Caused Water Damage
Work Order Prepared on Landlord's Stationery
Hazardous Violations Corrected
Landlord's Attorney Can't Start Case in His Own Name
Tenant Runs Bed and Breakfast from Apartment
Landlord Not Liable for Rape in Building
Tenant Denied Access for Heating Improvement
Landlord Agreed Not to Seek Back Rent
Landlord Can Deem Renewal Lease Even if Tenant Doesn't Pay Increase
SCRIE Tenant Needn't Pay Temporary Rent Hike
Mitchell-Lama Surcharges Became Part of Initial Rent
Windows Installed in Unworkmanlike Manner
Landlord Claims Rent-Controlled Tenant Overcharged Roommate
Landlord Can Require Tenants to Meet Delivery People in Lobby
Landlord Can Require Guests with Dogs to Use Service Elevator
Unit Rented for $825 per Month After Super Vacated
Increase Included in Tenant's Vacancy Rent
Tenant Gets Chance to Present Claims
