Landlord Replaced Lobby Security Camera

Tenant complained of a reduction in building-wide services. Tenant claimed that landlord had removed a surveillance camera by the mail room. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed, claiming it didn't receive notice of tenant's complaint. The DHCR ruled against landlord. Landlord then filed a court appeal, claiming that the DHCR's decision was unreasonable. The court ruled for landlord and sent the case back to the DHCR for further consideration. The DHCR then ruled for landlord. The DHCR's file showed that the agency didn't send proper notice to landlord of tenant's complaint. Also, landlord showed that it had installed a new camera system in the building lobby. The DHCR revoked the rent reduction order.

Singapore Leasing, LP: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. UJ110011RP (1/31/07) [2-pg. doc.]