Cost of Asbestos Removal Included

June 30, 2001

LVT Number: 15077

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on boiler/burner replacement and asbestos removal. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed, claiming that the asbestos was removed from outside the boiler room and wasn't related to the boiler/burner MCI installation. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Landlord's contractor specified that the boiler/burner installation couldn't be done until the boiler room was made asbestos-free. Landlord submitted a separate contract for this work and canceled checks. Landlord proved the asbestos removal was done in connection with the boiler/burner replacement.

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on boiler/burner replacement and asbestos removal. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed, claiming that the asbestos was removed from outside the boiler room and wasn't related to the boiler/burner MCI installation. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Landlord's contractor specified that the boiler/burner installation couldn't be done until the boiler room was made asbestos-free. Landlord submitted a separate contract for this work and canceled checks. Landlord proved the asbestos removal was done in connection with the boiler/burner replacement. The work qualified for MCI rent increases.

Simon: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. PB430031RT (4/30/01) [2-pg. doc.]

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