Rent-controlled tenant complained that he had no heat. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent by 7.5 percent per month. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that clogged oil filters in the boiler,...
Rent-stabilized tenant's subtenant complained of inadequate heat in his apartment. The DRA ruled for subtenant based on an HPD violation finding inadequate heat. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that...
Tenant complained of a reduction in services due to inadequate heat. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord showed that it had worked on the heating system in February...
Tenant sued landlord NYCHA in December 2010, seeking restoration of hot water in her apartment. In January 2012, tenant again sued NYCHA, once again claiming that she had no hot water. Tenant later asked the court to...
Rent-stabilized tenant complained to the DHCR that landlord had reduced required services by unilaterally transferring the cost of heat and hot water to tenant. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord...
Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in hot water services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that the hot water had been maintained, and...
Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to change the manner in which heat was provided at the building. Landlord had provided heat at no cost to tenants, but then, without DHCR approval, installed a system that...
