Landlord Sent Improper Renewal Lease Form

Rent-stabilized tenant complained that landlord didn't offer him a proper renewal lease. The DRA ruled for tenant and directed landlord to send tenant a renewal offer using the DHCR’s Form RTP-8. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that it had sent tenant a proper renewal lease. But instead, landlord sent tenant a standard form apartment lease using Blumberg Form T327. This was improper. Landlord must use the renewal lease form, which renews the terms of an existing lease and offers tenant the option of a one- or two-year renewal.

AMA Realty Associates, Inc.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. XK210002RO (12/28/09) [3-pg. doc.]