No Rent Cut for Temporary Problem

Tenant complained of reduced services, claiming that his apartment lacked adequate heat and hot water. A DHCR inspector found that these services were provided, and the DRA denied tenant's application. Tenant appealed, arguing that he'd lacked heat and hot water for several days before the inspector showed up. The DHCR upheld the DRA's ruling. Temporary reductions in services don't warrant a rent cut. And tenant had signed a form stating that the services had been restored.

Rowe: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. ED 410082-RT (10/26/94) [2-page document]