No Triple Damages for Minor Overcharge

LVT Number: 8999

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant, and imposed triple damages. Landlord appealed, and the DHCR dismissed the triple damages. Tenant had been overcharged $1.02 per month. This amount is too small to warrant triple damages for willfulness.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant, and imposed triple damages. Landlord appealed, and the DHCR dismissed the triple damages. Tenant had been overcharged $1.02 per month. This amount is too small to warrant triple damages for willfulness.

Chen: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. ID 410004-RP (4/29/94) [3-page document]

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