Defective Floor Tiles

LVT Number: 17188

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on defective floor tiles. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed, claiming that the claimed defect in the floor tiles was a minor condition that didn't call for a rent cut. The DHCR ruled against landlord. An inspection showed that six tiles were one-eighth of an inch higher than the others. This created a tripping hazard and wasn't a minor condition.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on defective floor tiles. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed, claiming that the claimed defect in the floor tiles was a minor condition that didn't call for a rent cut. The DHCR ruled against landlord. An inspection showed that six tiles were one-eighth of an inch higher than the others. This created a tripping hazard and wasn't a minor condition.

South Park Estates Co., LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. QK410074RO (1/8/04) [3-pg. doc.]

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