June 1995
Tenant Wasn't Involved in Son's Illegal Drug Activity
Landlord Covered for Lead Poisoning Claim
Four-Year Limit Applies to Tenant's Claim
Tenant Can Vacate Default
Tenant Isn't Primary Resident
Roof Repairs Don't Qualify
Landlord Liable for Lead Poisoning
Tenant Can Sue Landlord for Elevator Accident
No Fees to Landlord Who Violated Zoning Laws
Legal Fees Deducted from Possessing Judgment
No Increase for Apartments with First Rents
Replacement of 20th-Floor Masonry Parapet Doesn,t Qualify
Landlord Not Limited to Estimated Cost Listed in Prior Opinion
Trial Required on Landlord's Liability for Tenant's Rape
Landlord Claims Problems with Contractors Caused Delay
Landlord Gets Fees for Nonpayment Case
Tenant's Default Vacated
Landlord Can't Get Use and Occupancy
Landlord Didn't Correct Enough Violations
Increase Granted for New Waste Compactor
Minor Error on Boiler's Certificate of Fitness
Oil Burner Switch Not in Proper Place
No Fees to Landlord for Nonpayment Case
Landlord's Name Not Stated on Violation Notice
Tenants Claim Rent-Impairing Violations on Building's Record
One Tenant Had Problem with Windows
Delivery Person Slipped on Staircase
Tenant Claims Jewelry Stolen from Apartment
Landlord Not Responsible for Unlocked Refrigerator Left on Sidewalk
Tenant Claims She Can Now Pay Rent
Petition Not Defective
Award to Tenant Reduced
Prior Landlord Accepted Lower Rent
Occupant Waived Jury Waiver Clause
Landlord Can Operate Valet Parking Garage
Tenant Can Vacate Stipulation
Landlord Refused Tenant's Section 8 Voucher
Disabled Tenants Given Chance to Relocate
Award to Landlord Increased
Landlord Can Get Apartments for Funeral Business
Pet Law Doesn't Protect Condo Owner
Squatter Wasn't Illegally Evicted
Unit in Two-Family House with Store Covered
Cost of Plastering and Painting Around Doors Included
Landlord Didn't Provide Base Period Data in Comparative Hardship Application
Application Improperly Denied Based on Missing Registration
Part Owner Claims to Be Tenant
Landlord Can Apply Deposit to Rent Due
DRA Improperly Applied Default Procedure
Cost of Roof Bulkhead Door Alarm System Included
Tenant Gets Judgment for $11,000
Eviction Warrant Vacated
Tenant's Default Excused
Tenants Can't Relitigate Claims
Landlord Can't Collect Pet Fee
Rent Demand Not Sent by Certified Mail
Tenant's Conduct Interfered with Other Tenants' Safety
DHCR Properly Rejected Landlord's Comparability Data
Landlord Liable for Property Damage
Rear Stairway Doesn't Qualify
New Window Defects Don't Count
Landlord Proved Correction of Rent-Impairing Violation
Landlord Didn't Previously Ask DHCR to Combine Violations
Cost of Erecting Safety Bridge Included
Tenant Restored to Possession
Improvements Subsidized by Not-for-Profit Housing Company
Super Was Previously Rent-Controlled Tenant
Increase for Wood Windows Allowed in Landmark Building
