DRA Didn't Order ‘No Access' Inspection

LVT Number: 10582

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed. Landlord had answered tenant's complaint by stating that tenant refused access for repairs. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord had sent tenant a certified letter. The DRA found that tenant hadn't signed the return receipt for the letter, but tenant had, in fact, signed the receipt. The DRA should have scheduled a ''no-access'' inspection in accordance with DHCR Policy Statement 90-5. The rent reduction was revoked.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed. Landlord had answered tenant's complaint by stating that tenant refused access for repairs. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord had sent tenant a certified letter. The DRA found that tenant hadn't signed the return receipt for the letter, but tenant had, in fact, signed the receipt. The DRA should have scheduled a ''no-access'' inspection in accordance with DHCR Policy Statement 90-5. The rent reduction was revoked. Since, in the meantime, landlord's application to restore had been granted, no further proceedings were necessary.

Central Properties Trust: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. GI610140RO (2/16/96) [2-page document]

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