SETTING RENT

Default Formula Applied to Calculate Legal Rent

May 22, 2015

Tenant complained of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and set...

Rent Increased for Third Successor to Rent-Controlled Apartment

October 27, 2014

(Decision submitted by David Hamill, Esq., of the office of Judith M. Brener, General Counsel to the Owner.)

Default Method Used to Calculate Rent Overcharge

October 22, 2014

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and used its default method to set the rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord didn't produce the lease in effect on the May 25,...

DHCR Default Formula Used Based on Illusory Tenancy

September 25, 2014

Tenant complained of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to refund $14,800, including triple damages and interest. The DRA set tenant's legal rent at $1,535 using the DHCR's default...