Landlord Can't Collect MBR Increase Until Rent Restored

LVT Number: 9463

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. Tenant argued that the DRA's calculations were inaccurate, and that prior rent cuts should have barred landlord from collecting MBR rent hikes. The DHCR ruled for tenant. Landlord can't collect MBR rent hikes until the DHCR restores the rent.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for landlord, and tenant appealed. Tenant argued that the DRA's calculations were inaccurate, and that prior rent cuts should have barred landlord from collecting MBR rent hikes. The DHCR ruled for tenant. Landlord can't collect MBR rent hikes until the DHCR restores the rent.

Chanin: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. EJ 120022-RT (12/2/94) [4-page document]

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