June 1999
Facade Restoration Improperly Performed
Tenant's Lease Didn't Give Specific Notice of Increase
Tenant Slipped in Stairway
DHCR Must Consider Tenant's Untimely Answer to Deregulation Application
Building Covered After Expiration of J-51 Benefits
Basement Storage Space Is Required Service
Apartment Rented to Corporate Tenant
Tenant Can't Challenge Rent Based on Incorrect Room Count
Warrant Delayed so Tenant Can Pay Back Rent Due
Repairs Done in Unworkmanlike Manner
Landlord Didn't Challenge Sale of Fixtures on Time
Tenant's Son Had No Right to Challenge Notice
Violation Issued When Super Off Duty
Landlord Not Liable for Assault by Other Tenant
Tenant's Guest Raped
Violation Notice Not Delivered to Respondent
Exposed Pipes
Borough Missing from Address on Violation Notice
Landlord Not Liable for Building Fire
Landlord No Longer Controlled Building
Landlord Can't Impose Charge for Keys
Doorman Knew About Tenant's Dog
Trial Required on Inadequate Security Claim
Recycling Notice Signs Not Posted in Proper Area
Violation Notices Properly Delivered
No Vacancy Allowance Permitted
Landlord Proved Correction of Violations
Tenant Withheld Rent Based on Unsanitary Conditions
DSS-Assisted Tenants Owe Back Rent
Repairs Took Two Years to Complete
Radiators Inoperative
Tenant Rented Out Rooms as Music Studios
Neighbors Claim Basement Use Is Illegal
Out-of-Court Surrender Agreement Declared Void
Landlord May Be Liable for Tenant's Property After Eviction
Court Must Recalculate Rent Due
Tenant Had Excuse for Not Paying Rent
Cost of Replacing Lintels Included
Testimony Supports Finding That Services Were Reduced
Four-Year Time Limit Applied to Tenant's Claim
Sixth Unit Was Commercial
Settlement Agreement Vacated Based on FDCPA Violation
Code Violations Referred to HPD
Landlord Can Discontinue Temporary Security Guards
Back Rent Due Discharged in Bankruptcy
Tenant Entitled to Hearing
Landlord Can't Amend Petition
Tenant Entitled to Interest on Overcharge Award
Tenant Didn't Prove Pizza Fumes Made Apartment Uninhabitable
Nonrenewal Notice Doesn't State When Tenant Took Possession
Hotel Room Subject to Luxury Deregulation
Landlord's Officer Improperly Collected Rent
Tenant of Sponsor-Owned Condominium Unit Not Protected by Rent Stabilization
Court Can't Consider Old Rent Reduction Order
Triple Damages Awarded
Tenant Proved Retaliatory Eviction Claim
Tenant's Request for Documents Too Broad
Tenant Can Vacate Settlement Agreement
Loss of Space Not Minor
No Hardship Increase While Tax Challenge Pending
Majority of Tenants Objected to Rent Restoration
Tenant in Sponsor-Owned Co-op Apartment Not Protected from Eviction
No Child Under Six Years of Age Lived in Apartment
Trial Required on Unlawful Eviction Claim
Tenant Didn't Answer Deregulation Application on Time
Lease Clauses Giving Tenants Extra Rights Violate Rent Stabilization Law
Petition Didn't Adequately Describe Landlord
Landlord Knew of Lead Paint Danger
Air Conditioner Not Installed
Trial Required on Tenant's Pass-On Claim
Tenant's Roommate Can't Get Apartment
Registrations Not Filed
