Tenant Wanted Inspection Delayed

LVT Number: 10150

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh attorneys for the landlord.) Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on inadequate heat and hot water. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later filed an application to restore the rent. The DRA ruled for landlord. When an inspector went in August to verify that services were restored, tenant didn't allow the inspection. Tenant said he didn't want the apartment inspected until winter. Tenant appealed. The DHCR ruled against tenant.

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh attorneys for the landlord.) Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on inadequate heat and hot water. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later filed an application to restore the rent. The DRA ruled for landlord. When an inspector went in August to verify that services were restored, tenant didn't allow the inspection. Tenant said he didn't want the apartment inspected until winter. Tenant appealed. The DHCR ruled against tenant. The inspector had advised tenant that inspection couldn't be delayed that long. Tenant could file a new complaint if there was insufficient heat during the next winter.

Silberman: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. DJ110113RT (7/21/95) [2-page document]

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