March 2005
Nonrenewal Notice Not Mailed on Time
Tenant Entitled to Return of Deposit
Late Renewal Lease Must Have Later Start Date
Increase Granted for Video Intercom System
Tenant Waited Too Long to Vacate Default
HPD Set Rents After Renovations
New Boiler
Tenant Owns Cooperative Apartment
Roof Access Discontinued
Tenant Claims Apartment Is Her ‘Weekday' Home
$18/Month Increase for Kitchen/Bathroom Sinks
Landlord Entitled to Cost of Entering Apartment
New Evidence Doesn't Warrant Reconsideration of Hardship Application
Tenant Got Notice of MCI Application
Increase Granted for First-Time Painting of Rent-Controlled Apartment
Complaint About Services Too Vague
Renovations Didn't Benefit Tenants
Commercial Tenant Must Pay Share of Increase
Buildings Aren't Horizontal Multiple Dwelling
No Notice to Landlord of Rain Water in Stairwell
Agreement Regarding Coverage Is Void
Landlord Can End Preferential Rent upon Renewal
Occupant's Request Premature
Landlord Waived 2 Percent Rent Increase
Tenant Can File Rent Overcharge Complaint Despite Landlord's Bankruptcy
Tenant Slipped and Fell on Rain Water Tracked into Building
Minor Cracks in Dining Room Ceiling
Landlord Can't Recover Apartment for Daughter and Granddaughter
Landlord Didn't Prove Substantial Rehabilitation
Landlord Can't Collect MCI Rent Increase Until Rent Restored
Functioning Fireplace Required
Contract Proved Additional Fee Paid for Work
Tenant Didn't Complain About Longevity Increase
Tenant/Ex-Employee Can't Delay Trial Pending Discrimination Claim
Tenant's Husband Must Pay Vacancy Increase to Remain in Apartment
Allegations in Nonrenewal Notice Must Be Read Together
Contract Not Submitted to Prove Cost of Skylights
Refund Didn't Include Interest
MBR Never Established
Trial Required on Claim for Rent in Building Without Certificate of Occupancy
Entry Door Rubbed Slightly on Saddle
Repair of Swimming Pool Doesn't Qualify
Tenant Owes Use and Occupancy
Extra Five Days Not Required for Mailed Termination Notice
Rent of Combined Apartments Considered in Deregulation Application
No Proof Tenant Was Employee
Bathroom Tile Conditions Are Minor
DHCR Can't Forgive Back Rent Owed
Denial of Rent Restoration Application Upheld
Apartment in Noneviction Co-op Building Subject to High-Rent/High-Income Deregulation
Undated Leases Don't Prove Rent
Prior DHCR Order Determined Apartment Covered
Apartment Had Five Air Conditioners
Registration Didn't Show Rent Reduced Based on Service Reduction
Landlord Didn't Notify DRA of Tenant's Failure to Provide Access
Air Conditioner No Longer Fits in Sleeve
Tenant Didn't Notify Landlord of Certain Conditions
Smaller Replacement Refrigerator
Landlord Submitted Comparability Data with PAR
Landlord Not Entitled to ‘Added Rent'
Lease Contained Inconsistencies
Complaint Properly Named Managing Agent
Challenge to Lead-Based Paint Law Dismissed
Landlord Proved Fuel Cost Report Mailed to Tenants
