January 2006
Insufficient Proof of Sidewalk Bridge Cost and Engineering Fees
Inadequate Lighting
Landlord Misstated Room Count
Fire-Damaged Apartment Claims Not Filed on Time
Roommate Can't Maintain Claim Against Landlord
Court Can't Force DHCR to Consider New Events
Neither Party Prevailed Completely
Landlord Not Liable for Murder at Building
Expert Testified Building Didn't Need Sprinklers
No Notice to Landlord of Wet Condition in Lobby
Landlord Didn't Comply with Settlement Agreement
30-Day Termination Notice Required
Tenant Can't Get Fees from Co-op Corporation
Trial Required on Negligent Maintenance of Hot Water System
Landlord Not Liable for Dog Bite
Loft Unit Covered
No Proof Defective Steps Caused Tenant's Fall
Tenants' Child Burned by Bathtub Water
Tenant Can Challenge Termination of Section 8 Benefits
Landlord Proved Rent Was Preferential
25 Percent Rent Abatement for Water Leaks
Washer/Dryer Not Essential Service
Landlord Can't Remove Storage Bin
Temporary Toilet Problem
Back Billing Limits Don't Apply to Landlord's Building
DHCR Must Decide Rent Increase Challenge
Tenant Can Raise Overcharge Claim in Court
Landlord Sues Tenant for Repair Costs to Fire-Damaged Apartment
Kitchen Cabinets Were Replaced
No Abatement for Quickly Fixed Leak
Tenant's Son Gets Apartment
Hearing Required on Wife's Pass-On Claim
Landlord Proved Rent Demand Made
No Eviction for Minor Violation of Settlement Agreement
Landlord Must Accept Section 8 Enhanced Vouchers
Tenant Maintained Apartment for Storage
Landlord Can Charge Legal Regulated Rent
No Constructive Eviction from Terrace
Tenant Didn't Give Landlord Prior Notice of Complaints
Landlord Delayed from Rerenting Evicted Tenant's Apartment
Tenant Can't Vacate Settlement Agreement
Tenant Denied Access for Inspection
Landlord Must Produce Medical Records of Disability
Landlord Can Use Prior Nonrenewal Notice for Second Case
No Discrimination Against Bankrupt Tenants
Tenant Must Pay Back Rent Owed
Apartment Used for Drug Dealing
DHCR Inspection Found Elevators Not Working Properly
No Proof Base Date Rent Was Preferential
Tenant Violated Settlement Agreement
Landlord Can Add Language Regarding Preferential Rent
Renewal Lease Offer Was Unsigned
Wall Tiles Installed Only Around Bathtub
No Notice Given Tenant About End of J-51 Period
Tenant Can Assert Overcharge Defense to Landlord's Rent Claim
Tenant Didn't Abandon Apartment After Fire
Immediately Hazardous Violations on Record
Rent to Be Decided Based on Default Formula
No Delay of Subletting Case Pending DHCR Ruling
No Improvements Increase if DHCR Uses Default Procedure
Tenant Reoccupied Apartment
Tenant Must Make New Claim for Recurring Service Problem
