June 2022
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New Chimney Installation Qualified as MCI
MCI Increase Granted for Electrical Upgrade, Including Meter Boxes
Room Count Amended to Reflect Tenant's One-Room Apartment
Replacing Elevator Operators with Hallway Attendant Wouldn't Adequately Modify Required Services
DHCR Dismisses Ruling Request by Tenant with Issues Before DHCR in Other Proceedings
Building Is Exempt Due to Substantial Rehabilitation
Court Certifies Class Action for Claims of Improper Deregulation and Rent Overcharge
Eviction Proceeding Was Retaliatory After Tenant Complained to HPD
Landlord Who Removed Terrace Screen in Apartment Harassed Tenant
Landlord Gets Interim Order Against Tenant to Clear Collyer Conditions
Tenant Sues Landlord After Chemicals Discharged from Air Conditioner
Landlord Not Responsible for Her Son's Attack on Tenant's Boyfriend
Appeals Court Upholds DHCR Explanatory Addenda Applying Post-HSTPA Repeal of Luxury Deregulation
Tenant's Apartment Was Vacancy Deregulated in 2002
Landlord Can't Claim Illegal Lockout by Tenant
Cracked Tread Area of Building Steps Isn't a Minor Condition
Cracked Paint/Plaster Under Stairs Wasn't a Minor Condition
Tenant Denied Access and Cancelled No-Access Inspection
Tenant Didn't Provide Access for DHCR Inspection
Tenant's Default in Response to 2014 Luxury Deregulation Application Vacated
No Rent Fraud Indicated in Rent-Stabilized Apartment's Rent History
Termination of Landlord's Luxury Deregulation Application Was Lawful
Rent Restored After HPD and DOB Confirm Vacate Order Was Rescinded
Building Was Exempt from Rent Stabilization Due to Substantial Rehab
Landlord Didn't Prove Tenant Denied Access for Repairs
Landlord That Won't Accept ERAP Gets Automatic Stay Lifted in Holdover Proceeding
Court Grants Landlord's Request to Vacate ERAP Stay
ERAP Stay Vacated in Case Where Eviction Warrant Issued Pre-Pandemic
Nonpayment Proceeding Commenced in 2020 Remains Stayed Due to ERAP Filing
Rent-Stabilized Tenant's Sister Doesn't Have Succession Rights
Court Upholds ERAP Stay Despite Substantial Rent Arrears Predating March 13, 2020
Occupant Who Claims Succession Rights Maintains ERAP Stay Until Decided by OTDA
Landlord Couldn't Claim Nonpayment of Rent for Months Earmarked as Paid by ERAP
Trial Court Must Reconstruct Portion of Record Found Inaudible by Appeals Court
Condo Unit Owner Can't Sue for Harassment Under Housing Maintenance Code
ERAP Stay Lifted Where Owner of One-Family House Sought Eviction of Guest
ERAP Stay Vacated For Owner Who Remained in Premises Post-Foreclosure
New Landlord Responsible for Rent Overcharge Judgment Against Prior Landlord
Tenants Seek to Opt Out of Settlement of Class Action Based on RPTL 421-g Claims
Landlord Not Responsible for Trip-and-Fall on Cardboard Box
Landlord Fined $25 for Placing Recyclables Out for Collection in Cardboard Box
Landlord Fined $10,000 for Advertising for Short-Term Renters Outside Her Building
Landlord Didn't Conduct Sprinkler Flow Tests at Adjoining Buildings
Landlord Fined $1,250 by DOB for Out-of-Service Elevator
FDNY Fined Landlord $900 for Failing to Maintain Fire Exit Door
Landlord Can't Evict Nonprofit Under RSC Section 2520.11(f)
Court Won't Dismiss HP Proceeding Against NYCHA Based on Unreported HPD Violations
Tenant Can't Amend Overcharge Action to Name Individual LLC Members as Defendants
Landlord Can Subpoena Con Ed Records Predating Tenant's Occupancy
Court Won't Issue Default Judgment Against "J. Doe"
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