September 1999
Replacement of Drainage System Doesn't Qualify
DRA Didn't Take into Account MCI Rent Increase
Prior Landlord Removed Elevator Without Permit
Trial Required on Daughter's Rights
No Triple Damages Since Landlord Refunded Overcharge
No Abatement After Landlord Discontinued Use of Rear Yard
Occupant Didn't Prove She Was Deceased Tenant's Daughter
No Triple Damages for Hypertechnical Error
Tenant Agreed to Give Up Coverage
Doorman Given Porter Duties
Landlord Didn't Install Window Guards
Landlord Charged Lower Amount as Rent Concession
Corporate Officer Not Individually Liable for Overcharge
Tenant Never Surrendered Possession of Apartment
24-Hour Doorman Wasn't Needed
Landlord Didn't Submit Cost Breakdown
Improper Delivery of Violation Notice
Landlord Gets Fees for Nonpayment Case
Conversion from Two-Family to Three-Family Doesn't Require New C of O
Rent Deposit Required While Tenant Appeals Case
No Permit for Plumbing Work
Tenants Attacked in Elevator
Engineering Fees Not Included in Increase
Beams Replaced
Windows Not Installed in Piecemeal Manner
Four-Year Rule Upheld Where No Proof of Fraud
Three-Month Rule Doesn't Apply to Special Lease Clause
No Access to Heating System
One-Ply Roof Doesn't Qualify
Landlord Wants to Reduce Lobby Area
Landlord Can Collect Improvements Increase
Landlord Gets 1/40th Increase for Cost of First Painting
MBR Didn't Include Electrical Inclusion Increase
Termination Notice Didn't State Section 8 Status
Increase Granted for New Windows
New Sewer Doesn't Qualify
Prior Court Agreement Doesn't Bar Landlord from Getting Rent
Apartment Used for Professional Purposes
Statement of Corporate Landlord's Attorney/President Insufficient
Second Entrance Door Removed
421-a 2.2 Percent Adjustment Not Counted in Determining High-Rent Threshold
New Landlord Not Liable for Overcharge Collected by Prior Landlord
Window Installation Performed in Three Stages
DHCR Delay Harmed Landlord
Letter Doesn't Count as PAR
Cost of Window Guards Not Included in Increase
No Increase for Lawn Sprinkler System and Drains
Change in Method of Mail Delivery
Landlord Can't Waive Right to Evict for Nonprimary Residence
Sanctions Imposed for Unauthorized Document Request
Landlord Gave Up Right to Object to New Dog
Landlord Needn't Reimburse Tenant for New Air Conditioner
Tenant Denied Access for Repairs
Roof Not Entirely Replaced
Replacement of Concrete Steps Included in Increase
Retrial Ordered on Coverage Issue
Warrant Delayed
Elevator Engineering Costs Included
Tenant Claims Application Wasn't Filed on Time
Occupant Can Request Documents from Landlord
Infant Scalded by Hot Water
Case Restored to Trial Calendar
Daughter Didn't Live with Tenant
Landlord Didn't Prove It Would Use Entire Structure for Business Expansion
Twenty Percent Abatement for Ceiling Leaks
Large Oven Replaced with Smaller One
Cost of Quarry Stone Terraces Included
DHCR Deems One-Year Leases
