New Carpeting

June 30, 2004

LVT Number: 17441

Landlord asked the DHCR if the installation of carpeting on an apartment's bedroom plywood floor would constitute an individual apartment improvement for which landlord could collect a 1/40th rent increase. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes. If the work was done during a vacancy, no tenant consent was needed. Landlord should maintain invoices and proof of payment for any 1/40th work performed, in the event of an overcharge claim.

Landlord asked the DHCR if the installation of carpeting on an apartment's bedroom plywood floor would constitute an individual apartment improvement for which landlord could collect a 1/40th rent increase. In an opinion letter, the DHCR said yes. If the work was done during a vacancy, no tenant consent was needed. Landlord should maintain invoices and proof of payment for any 1/40th work performed, in the event of an overcharge claim.

DHCR Opin. Ltr. by Charles Goldstein (2/24/04) [2-pg. doc.]

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