September 2004
Defective Mailboxes
Landlord Waived Right to Collect Deposit
Landlord Didn't Prove Tenant's Apartment Needed for Property Management Business
Inadequate Lighting in Lobby
Slight Difference in Tile Colors
No Prior Notice to Landlord About Defective Condition
Cracked and Missing Tiles in Laundry Room
Cost of Landscaping and Sprinkler System Included
Nuisance Tenant Can't Delay Eviction
Property Made Habitable After Fire
Consultant Fees Included
No Attorney's Fees Clause in Lease
Landlord Didn't Know About Water on Stairway
Recycling Signs Properly Posted on First Floor Landing
Wooden Boards Placed at Curbside
Debris Doesn't Create Unsafe Condition
Boxes Placed in Recycling Container for Collection
No Water Service to Tenant's Terrace
Landlord Can't Unilaterally Opt Out of Section 8 Program
Recyclables Mixed with Nonrecyclables
Landlord Replaced Electric Line for Bathroom Switch
Tenant's Noncompliance with Settlement Agreement Excused
Landlord Can Evict Rent-Controlled Tenant Based on Intent to Demolish Building
Tenant Claims Dog Needed for Therapeutic Reasons
Exposed Wiring Condition Corrected
Termination Notice Defective
Tenant Can't Agree to Be Nonprimary Resident
Notice to Cure Wasn't Ambiguous
Occupant Is Roommate
Landlord Cleared Immediately Hazardous Violations
Tenant Claims New Elevators Cause Excessive Noise
New Rubberized Roof
Tenant Didn't Complain About Size of Kitchen Cabinets
Tenant Asked for One-Year Lease
Certificate of Mailing Proves Renewal Lease Offered On Time
Court Bound by Prior Ruling
Landlord Sent Belated Renewal Notice to Tenant
DHCR Must Adjust Rent-Stabilized Rents
DSS Didn't Make On-Time Rent Payments
Cost of Replacing Venetian Blinds Included in MCI Rent Hike for New Windows
Foul Odor in Elevator Cab
Contractor's Plan and Invoice Submitted in Spanish
Mitchell-Lama Tenant Entitled to Extra Five Days to Cure
Plumbing Work Doesn't Qualify
Court Follows DHCR's Ruling on Step-Granddaughter's Right to Apartment
Landlord Not Required to Add Name of Tenant's Son
Tenant Threatened and Verbally Abused Neighbors
DHCR Improperly Extended Four-Year Time Limit
Labor Cost Increase for Super Services
Security Guard Service Restored Before Inspection
Tenant Agreed to Pay $25 Surcharge for Washing Machine
Landlord Can't Force Tenant to Buy Apartment Appliances
Landlord Must Accept Tenant's Section 8 Voucher
Roommate Can't Challenge Termination Notice
Landlord Didn't Give Up Right to Evict Family Member
Close Friend/Roommate Didn't Have Family-Type Relationship with Tenant
First Rent-Stabilized Tenant Owes $16,450 in Back Rent
Number of Freight Elevator Attendants Reduced
No Proof that Rent Charged Was Preferential
Brother Who Cared for Ill Tenant Gets Apartment
Landlord Can Submeter Building
