Triple Damages Ordered for Unlawful Improvement Rent Increase

LVT Number: 13940

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and found that the overcharge was willful. Landlord appealed, claiming that there was no willful overcharge. The DHCR ruled against landlord. The DRA had disallowed a rent increase for claimed apartment improvements. This was reasonable grounds for finding a willful rent overcharge.

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and found that the overcharge was willful. Landlord appealed, claiming that there was no willful overcharge. The DHCR ruled against landlord. The DRA had disallowed a rent increase for claimed apartment improvements. This was reasonable grounds for finding a willful rent overcharge.

Theo Realty Co.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. NI110021RP (1/12/00) [4-pg. doc.]

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