Tenant Must Defrost Refrigerator

LVT Number: 17319

Tenant complained of a reduction in services because his refrigerator freezer didn't defrost properly. The DRA ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed, claiming that the freezer worked but that tenant didn't defrost it. Landlord argued that this was tenant's responsibility. The DHCR ruled for landlord and revoked the rent reduction. A DHCR inspection showed only that there was some accumulation of ice in the freezer. The inspector found no defects in the operation of the unit. And there was no showing that the freezer temperature was inadequate.

Tenant complained of a reduction in services because his refrigerator freezer didn't defrost properly. The DRA ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed, claiming that the freezer worked but that tenant didn't defrost it. Landlord argued that this was tenant's responsibility. The DHCR ruled for landlord and revoked the rent reduction. A DHCR inspection showed only that there was some accumulation of ice in the freezer. The inspector found no defects in the operation of the unit. And there was no showing that the freezer temperature was inadequate.

Sky Mgmt. Corp.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RG420060RO (3/18/04) [2-pg. doc.]

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