DHCR OKs Monthly $7.46 Washing Machine Surcharge

LVT Number: 16597

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to refund $750. Landlord appealed, pointing out that the DRA didn't allow for a washing machine surcharge authorized by tenant's lease. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord was entitled to collect a monthly surcharge of $7.46 for tenant's washing machine. There was no waiver by landlord of the surcharge. The total overcharge refund was reduced to $610.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to refund $750. Landlord appealed, pointing out that the DRA didn't allow for a washing machine surcharge authorized by tenant's lease. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord was entitled to collect a monthly surcharge of $7.46 for tenant's washing machine. There was no waiver by landlord of the surcharge. The total overcharge refund was reduced to $610.

Tov Imytiv, Inc.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. QF210001RO (4/24/03) [3-pg. doc.]

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