March 2003
Parapet Wall Replaced in Connection with New Roof
Tenant Replaced Defective Appliances
Tenant Forced to Sign Office Lease
Landlord Can't Increase Rent Without Court or DHCR Order
Tenant Can't Vacate Default
Cost of Replacing Two Roof Terraces Not Included
DHCR Properly Treated Rent Overcharge Complaint as Fair Market Rent Appeal
Tenant's Bankruptcy Doesn't Stop Eviction
Rent Cut Order Based on Failure to Paint No Bar to Hardship Increase
Landlord Gets Hardship Increase
Building Bought at Judicial Sale
Landlord Provided Itemized Breakdown of Costs
Landlord Not Liable for Slip on Ice
Tenants Not Covered After Moving
Consultation Fee for Exterior Restoration Included
Loft Units Not Covered
Subtenant Can't Intervene in Case
Inadequate Cleaning Was Minor Condition
Water Leaked into Bedroom
Building Covered Due to Illegal Sixth Apartment
Fireproof Doors
Landlord Can Charge First Rent After Tenant's Apartment Combined with Studio
No Notice to Cure Required in Chronic Nonpayment Case
Nonworking Doorknobs Not Minor Defect
Increase Properly Based on 32 Rooms
Gas Piping Work Didn't Qualify
No Triple Damages to Tenant
Sidewalk Bridge Not Erected in Connection with MCI
Tenant Made Irregular Rent Payments
Tenant Complained Only About MCI Rent Hike
Defective Floor Tiles
Tenant Didn't Consent to Improvement Rent Hike
Trial Required on Illegal Eviction Claim
Amount Owed Based on DRA Order Setting MCR
Landlord Can't Increase Amount of Late Fee
Tenant Can't Modify Money Judgment
No Triple Damages on Excess Security Deposit Collected by Landlord
Uncut Grass and Dead Tree Are Minor Conditions
Tenant Cared for Ill Mother in Puerto Rico
No Rent Hike for Skylight
Foundation Repairs Qualify
Tenant Owes One Month's Rent
Tenant Delayed Renewing Lease
Landlord Proved Cost of Improvements
Contractor's Insurance Company Must Cover Cost of Tenant's Claim
Defaulting Tenant Restored to Possession Pending Appeal
DHCR's Denial of Triple Damages Was Reasonable
Improvements Made While Prior Tenant Occupied Apartment
Foundation Repair Included
Subtenant Not Liable for Back Rent
Landlord Didn't Properly Complete RR-1 Form
Super Entitled to Renewal When Employment Ends
Tenant Moved into Horizontal Multiple Dwelling After Two Buildings Were Separated
Tenant Didn't Answer Deregulation Application on Time
Estimate and Invoice Prove Costs
Tenant's Testimony Wasn't Believable
Use and Occupancy Set at Market Rate
Space Is Subject to Rent Stabilization
New Gym Facility Substituted for Reduced Lounge Space
Landlord Consented to Sublet
Work Performed by Super
Missing Burner and Burner Knobs
Ill Tenant Can Answer Written Questions
