May 2005
Tenant Can't Vacate Default
Former Mitchell-Lama Landlord Can't Charge Separate Fee for A/C Use
Landlord of Unregistered Building Can Maintain Nonrent-Based Case
Gas Repiping Qualifies
No Eviction Based on Tenant's Rude Conduct
New Landlord Can Get Increase
Rent Payment Discount Was Preferential Rent
Engineer's Fee Included
Subfeeders Were Installed
Proof of Improvements Not Specific Enough
Gay Life-Partner Can't Get Mitchell-Lama Apartment
Settlement Agreement Didn't Mention Overcharge Complaint
Notice Didn't Describe Correct Equipment
Inaccessible Boiler Room
Violation Notice Improperly Posted at Landlord's Office Building
Nonpayment and Negligence Cases Consolidated
Tenant Slipped and Fell on Rug in Lobby
30-Day Termination Notice Not Required
Uncovered Garbage Receptacles
Landlord Needn't Add Name of Tenant's Domestic Partner
Landlord Didn't File Prior Application to Modify Services
60-Day Time Limit Runs from Mailing of DHCR Order
No Pretrial Questioning in Nonpayment Case
Surcharges Set Aside
New Trial Required on Nonpayment Case
Unsecured Mailbox
Apartment Deregulated Based on High Income
One Leak Complaint No Bar to Rent Hike
Occupant of Illegal Basement Didn't Prove Racial Discrimination
Lease Unclear About Tenant's Right to Use of Rear Yard
Subtenant of Private School Not Covered
Inspector's Findings Weren't Minor
Prior Landlord Installed Roof Air Conditioner
Reasonable Fee Allowed to Process Sublet Request
Landlord Can't Evict Loft Tenant for Overcharging Roommate
Architect's Fee for Installation of Terrace
Tenant Only Complained About MCI Rent Hike
Mistake in Renewal Offer
Inspection Showed Vermin-Free Apartment
Tenant Claims Low Water Level in Washing Machines
Sealed Skylight Wasn't Reason for Rent Cut
Outside Knob Not Required on Outer Door
Missing Floor Molding and Tarnished Soap Dish
Depressed Tenant Restored to Possession
New Staircase Qualifies
Combined Apartments Deregulated
No Rent Demand Sent to Tenant
Required Notices for Eviction Based on Nonrenewal of Lease
Property Manager's Time at Building Reduced
Rent Reduced to $1 per Month After Fire
Landlord Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning
Tenant Waited Too Long to Complain About Missing Cabinet
TV Reception Problem
Trial Required on Whether Family Member Gets HUD Apartment
Tenants Can Sue Based on Low Lead-Paint Levels
Landlord Proved Improvements Were Done
Handwritten Notes Aren't Valid Settlement Agreement
Landlord Can End Preferential Rent upon Renewal
