February 2005
Tenant Can Maintain ‘HP' Case and DHCR Reduced-Service Complaint
Nonrenewal Notice Not Sent on Time
No Increase for Stoop Restoration
Default Rent Not Calculated Properly
Electrical Upgrade Didn't Meet MCI Requirements
Tenant Can Discontinue Negligence Case
Elevator Upgrade Qualifies
Garbage Area Relocated
Acceptance of Rent Not Necessarily Waiver
Landlord Proved Fuel Reports Sent to Tenants
Tenant's Occupancy Was Through Employer Hospital
Subtenant Can Question Building Employees Before Trial
Parapets Not Completely Replaced
Tenant Misunderstood Order's Standard Language
Number of Front Entry Keys Decreased
Tenant Slipped and Fell on Snow
Prior Housing Court Ruling Didn't Cover Liability Issues
New Basement Floor Qualifies
Landlord Can Seek Section 8 Tenant's Eviction in Housing Court
Tenant Owes Full Amount of Back Rent Due
Apartment Entrance Doors
Entire Roof Not Replaced
Fines and Jail Time Imposed for Not Correcting Violations
Trial Required in Slip and Fall Case
Illusory Prime Tenant
Higher Legal Regulated Rent Not Stated on Renewal Lease
Tenant's Son Didn't Meet Occupancy Requirement
Nonrenewal Notice Mailed on Time
DHCR Can Rely Solely on Tenants' Tax Returns to Determine Income
Wrong Guideline Used
Notice Didn't Need Relocation Offer
Parapet Replacement Wasn't Done on Entire Building
Effective Date Made Later
Landlord Must Add Extra Five Daysto Mailed Nonrenewal Notice
Major Difference in Tile Color
Contractors' Statement Doesn't Prove Pointing Work Done
No Added Time Required on Renewal Notice for Mailing
Garage Roof and Pool Restoration Qualifies
Low Rent Supplement Permitted Based on Preferential Rent
Guarantor Liable for Rent Due During Holdover Period
Landlord Challenged Water Bills on Time
Tenant's Son Can't Inherit Apartment in Project-Based Section 8 Senior Building
No Waiver When Landlord Retained Rent Check
Roof Work Was Piecemeal
Bicycles, Shoes, Strollers in Common Areas
Defective Entrance Door Handle and Other Conditions Not Minor
Landlord Waited Too Long to Complain About Tenant's Alteration
Issues Decided in Prior Case
Removal of Storage Space Was Minor
Landlord Must Restore Screen Doors
Occupant Can't Sign Overcharge Complaint
Landlord Didn't Clear Housing Violation
No Proof that Tenant Paid Preferential Rent
Licensee Not Entitled to Return of Use and Occupancy
Tenant's Witnesses Prove Apartment Left in Good Condition
Illegally Constructed Atrium
New Oil Tank Qualifies
Ventilation System Operating Properly
Security Guard Service Restored