Tenant Didn't Deny Landlord's Claim

LVT Number: 17377

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) The DRA reduced tenant's rent based on a finding of reduced services. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on restoration of services. The DRA ruled for landlord, finding that the refrigerator, bathtub, and bathroom sink had been repaired. Tenant appealed, claiming that the services he had complained about weren't restored. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant didn't deny landlord's claim when landlord filed its application to restore rent.

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) The DRA reduced tenant's rent based on a finding of reduced services. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on restoration of services. The DRA ruled for landlord, finding that the refrigerator, bathtub, and bathroom sink had been repaired. Tenant appealed, claiming that the services he had complained about weren't restored. The DHCR ruled against tenant. Tenant didn't deny landlord's claim when landlord filed its application to restore rent. If tenant has new claims about reduced services, he must file a new complaint.

Isaac: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RJ110029RT (4/30/04) [2-pg. doc.]

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