Court Upholds DHCR's Rent Overcharge Finding

LVT Number: 8015

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DHCR ruled for tenant, reduced tenant's rent, and directed payment of triple damages. Landlord appealed. The trial court and appeals court dismissed landlord's appeal. The DHCR's decision was rational and supported by proof.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DHCR ruled for tenant, reduced tenant's rent, and directed payment of triple damages. Landlord appealed. The trial court and appeals court dismissed landlord's appeal. The DHCR's decision was rational and supported by proof.

Waidmann Realty Corp. v. Higgins: NYLJ, p. 21, col. 3 (6/3/93) (App. Div. 1 Dept.; Murphy, PJ, Rosenberger, Kupferman, Kassal, Nardelli, JJ)