Cracked Bathroom Floor Is Minor

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord appealed, claiming that the condition in question was minor. Tenant's rent had been reduced because of a long crack near the threshold of the bathroom floor. The DHCR ruled for landlord. This condition was similar to a hairline crack in a wall or a sidewalk, which was listed as a minor condition by the DHCR. The crack didn't create a tripping hazard and was a minor condition that didn't warrant a rent reduction.

640-660 Fort Washington Assocs.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. PE410012RO (7/5/01) [3-pg. doc.]