Landlord Can't Charge Fee for Dogs in Apartment

January 23, 2015

LVT Number: #25918

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge after new landlord charged her $50 for having dogs in her apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant, and ordered landlord to refund the $50. The DRA also ruled that landlord can't charge tenant any fee for having dogs in the apartment and not to do so in the future. Tenant appealed and lost. There were no further grounds for tenant's appeal. 

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge after new landlord charged her $50 for having dogs in her apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant, and ordered landlord to refund the $50. The DRA also ruled that landlord can't charge tenant any fee for having dogs in the apartment and not to do so in the future. Tenant appealed and lost. There were no further grounds for tenant's appeal. 

Luciano: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. CO610016RT (11/21/14) [2-pg. doc.]

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