March 2004
Subtenant Claims Illusory Prime Tenancy
Awning Ripped from Terrace
Granddaughter Forged Tenant's Signature on Renewal Leases
Tenant Entitled to Return of Deposit
'Respondent' Proved He Wasn't Building's Landlord
Tenant Took Apartment 'As Is'
Sprinkler/Landscaping Work Done in Connection with New Parking Lot
Original Deed Not Provided
Black Smoke from Boiler
Landlord Had No Notice of Dangerous Condition
Landlord Overcharged Loft Tenant
Handicap Ramp Not Defective
Recycling Containers Not Labeled
Tenant Waited Too Long to Complain About Missing Kitchen Cabinets
Building Porter Molested Tenant's Child
Tenant Illegally Sublet for One Month
Four-Year Rule Applies to Overcharge Complaint
Tenant Replaced Defective Countertops and Floor Tiles
City Can Impose Surcharge Against Landlords Who Don't Install Water Meters
Trial Required
HPD Violation Still on Record
No Lease Establishing Preferential Rent
Electrical Work
Landlord Can Deduct MCI Increase and Repair Expenses
Landlord Didn't Prove Correction of 'C' Violations
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Landlord Didn't Replace at Least 75% of Building-Wide Systems
Rewiring Installation Done in Two Phases
Toilet Replacement Connected with Repiping
Landlord Cashed Rent Check After Sending Termination Notice
Rewiring Installation Done in Two Phases
Landlord Didn't Prove Entitlement to Higher Base Rent
Landlord Can Collect Retroactive MBR Increase After Rent Restored
Landlord Who Tried to Evade Rent Law Can't Get Back Rent
Hairline Cracks in Wall
New Gas Piping Done Building-Wide
Tenants Belatedly Authorized Representative to Appeal Service Complaint Order
Landlord Didn't Agree to Rent Stabilization Coverage of Tenants
Tenant Didn't Carpet 80% of Apartment Floor Area
Landlord Proved $32,000 Cost of Renovation
Defective Floor Tiles
Family Member Never Listed on Recertifications Can't Get Section 8 Apartment
Rent of Apartment in Neighboring Building Used as Comparable
TV Antenna Removed
Tenant Installed Washer and Dryer Without Landlord's Consent
Trial Required on Lead Poisoning Claim
Temporary Elevator Problems
Doorman Can Take Two Half-Hour Breaks
Not All Staircases Replaced
Landlord Installed Lock on Main Exterior Door
Landlord Entitled to Collect Vacancy Increase
Tenant Didn't Prove Contractor's Costs Were Inflated
Landlord Proved Construction Manager Needed for Project
Landscaping and Tree Pruning Done in Connection with New Heating System
Tenants Must Bring Garbage to Courtyard
Automated Digital Control System Installed in Connection with New Heating System
No Notice to Landlord of Lead Paint Condition
Increase Granted for Handicap Ramp and Related Costs
Landlord Can Evict Squatters
Recurring Heat and Air-Conditioning Problems
Replacement of Skylights and Roof Hatch Doesn't Qualify
DHCR Properly Imposed Triple Damages
