TENANT-INSTALLED APPLIANCES

Landlord Waived Washing Machine and Air Conditioner Surcharges

February 26, 2018    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge after new landlord started charging her for use of a washing machine and two air conditioners in the apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent....

No Waiver of Washing Machine Surcharge Under Rent Control

January 15, 2014    

Landlord asked the DHCR to approve a rent increase for rent-controlled tenant who had installed a washing machine in his apartment. The DRA ruled for landlord and ordered a prospective washing machine surcharge of $...

No Waiver of A/C Surcharge for Rent-Controlled Tenant

December 12, 2012    

Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to increase rent-controlled tenant's rent based on tenant's installation of three air conditioners that protruded beyond the window line of his apartment. The DRA ruled...

Tenant's MCR Increased for Air Conditioner

November 13, 2012    

Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to increase rent-controlled tenant's MCR by $5 per month based on tenant's installation of an air conditioner in the apartment. Electricity wasn't included in tenant...