November 2004
Landlord Can't Refuse Section 8 Subsidy
Small Section of Roof Not Replaced
Inspection Showed Condition Corrected
Landlord Can Switch from Master Metering to Direct Metering
HPD Violations on Record Regarding Mold Condition
Landlord Proved Building Was Substantially Rehabilitated
No Renewal Increase Allowed While No Valid Renewal Lease in Effect
Landlord Not Liable for Fatal Stabbing by Former Super
Four Year Rule Bars Consideration of Prior Tenant's Rent
No Notice to Landlord About Puddle on Stair
Sloping Floors
Landlord Proved DOB Approved Plans
Landlord Can Conduct Pretrial Questioning
Notice to Cure Not Required in Chronic Nonpayment Case
Tenant Waived Right to Pursue Overcharge Claim
Settlement Agreement with Mentally Disabled Tenant Vacated
Landlord Corrected Required Number of Violations
Tenant Engaged in Bizarre Behavior
Tenant Never Received Initial Registration Form
Installation of New Gatehouse Qualifies
Incomplete Application Submitted
DHCR Properly Denied Application Due to Outstanding Violations
Comparable Rents Considered
Tenant Was Able to Return to Her Apartment
DHCR Properly Considered Landlord's Comparable Rent Data
Custom Built Cabinets
Income of Business Entity Not Included
Landlord Proved Quantity of Fuel Delivered
First Time Painting of Rent-Controlled Apartment
Tenants Spend Winter Months in Florida
Garage Space Is Ancillary Service
Oven Venting System Was Normal
Prior Landlord Collected Brokerage Fee
Landlord Corrected Defects
Application of High Rent Deregulation to Tenant Being Charged Retroactive MCI Rent Hike
Cleaning of Building Exterior Doesn't Qualify
Use of 2.2 Percent Lease Riders in Building with 15-Year 421-a Tax Abatement
Landlord Didn't Submit Additional Proof of Improvements
Tenant Not Prejudiced by Late Filed Affidavit of Service
Landlord Can't Demand Use of Debit Card
Landlord Can Charge Market Rent for Garage Space
Tenant Violated Chronic Nonpayment Settlement Agreement
Super Occupied Apartment Wasn't Temporarily Exempt
Tenant Unlawfully Evicted
Landlord Never Sent Renewal Leases to Tenant
No Charge Allowed for Reinstalling Tenant's Air Conditioner
Landlord Mistakenly Signed 'Certification A'
Proving Electronic Payment to Vendors
Disabled Tenant Restored to Possession
Landlord Can Discontinue Drug Eviction Case Without Prejudice
Tenant Can Vacate Default
No Inspection Required
Landlord Allowed to Eliminate Storage Space
Work Not Done in Satisfactory Manner
No Prior Notice to Landlord of Defective Condition
Work Performed Wasn't Gut Renovation
Landlord Not Required to Offer Renewal Lease to Prior Tenant's Subtenant
Landlord Can End Participation in Section 8 Program
Tenant Never Had Access to Bathroom Radiator Shut-Off Valve
Base Date Rent Was Less than Landlord Claimed
Eviction Case Can Go Forward
