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The article highlights cases of rent overcharge in New York City as of April 2016. These include the failure of the landlord to apply timely Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) increases, a case wherein the landlord relied on a Rent Stabilization Code (RSC) provision allowing him to charge a first rent that was not based on any preceding rental history, and a case wherein the Dispute Resolution Association (DRA) reduced the base date rent.

The article discusses court cases for passing on apartments in New York City as of April 2016. These include Promesa Housing Development Fund Corp. v. FM wherein an occupant of a rent-stabilized apartment qualified for succession rights from her son, one case wherein a rent-stabilized tenant was sued by his landlord for nonpayment of rent, and a case wherein the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) granted the succession rights claim of a tenant's daughter.

The article discusses rent stabilization cases including Cardew/Chatfield: DHCR Adm. Rev., Sharp/Samukenaite: DHCR Adm. Rev. and Roc-Century Associates LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. In the first case, it is said that a landlord applied for high rent/high-income deregulation of a tenant's rent-stabilized apartment. In the second case, it is said that tenants claimed rent overcharge and in the third case, it is said that a landlord applied for high-rent/high-income deregulation of a tenant's apartment.

The article discusses rent overcharge cases including Altschuler v. Jobman, Jackson: DHCR Adm. Rev. and Arguedas: DHCR Adm. Rev. In the first case, it is said that the court ordered a landlord to refund over 875,000 dollars including triple damages. In the second case, it is said that the rental history from the base date of July 24, 2010 to present must be determined to know the legal regulated rent and overcharges. In the third case, it is said that a landlord is entitled to a rent hike.

This section presents updates on certain upgrades planned by building or apartment owners in New York known as major capital improvements (MCI). The Department of Rent Administrator (DRA) has ruled against the application of a landlord for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA has disallowed the cost of a landlord's plan to install a new roof, pointing and waterproofing. The DRA has rejected the application of a landlord for MCI rent hikes based on the replacement of lobby door.

This section offers news briefs on cases involving rent stabilization coverage in New York. The DRA ruled for the landlord in Ferris: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. DN910025RT in which landlord applied for high-rent/high-income deregulation of tenant's rent-stabilized apartment in 2011. The DRA ruled for the landlord in Glass: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. CP410058RT based on the tenant's failure to answer the DRA's notice of landlord's application.

This section offers news briefs on court cases regarding rent overcharge in New York. The Division of Housing and Community Renewal's (DHCR) Tenant Protection Unit (TPU) conducted an Individual Apartment Improvements (IAI) audit for tenant's apartment based on review of rent registration records in National 8301 Realty LP. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord for a refund of 3,372 U.S. dollars in 1820 Harrison Realty LLC.

The article focuses several court cases regarding rent overcharge by landlords on tenants. It mentions that a tenant complained against landlord in which the New York City Division of Housing & Community Renewal's (DHCR) Office of Rent Administration (DRA) ruled against tenant as tenant was not found to be rent stabilized. It states that a tenant sued landlord for overcharge and DHCR ruled in favor of tenant. It informs that tenant complained for overcharge and DRA ruled for tenant for refund.

The article focuses on several court cases regarding rent stabilization, and tenant's rent deregulation. It mentions that landlord applied for high rent deregulation of tenant for rent stabilized apartments and the New York City Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR) ruled against tenant due to tenant's lack of income verification information. It states that tenant complained for rent overcharge and court ruled against landlord.

The article presents court cases involving tenants and landlords arising from conflicts over rent stabilization coverage. It explores the court judgments over the landlord's application for high-rent/high-income deregulation of rent-stabilized apartments, eviction of unregulated tenant, and rent overcharges. It explains the court orders on rent freeze and exemption based on rent-stabilized status.

The article presents court cases involving tenants and landlords arising from conflicts regarding rent overcharge. It explores the court judgments on a landlord's required proof to justify the cost of individual apartment improvement (IAI) that can be applied to the legal rent resulting in a substantial rent increase. The court ruled that the Tenant Protection Unit (TPU) can bridge the gap to determine rent overcharge.

The article discusses several court cases which involve rent overcharge in New York. Background of the rent overcharge cases filed by various rent-stabilized tenant is offered. The issuance of triple damages by the Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA) and the decision of the Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DCHR) on the cases are also explained.

The article focuses on the commonly overlooked lease clauses and terms. It states that one must move out the space and do not have the intention of returning or continuing the operation at the space to avoid lease default. It mentions that a tenant must have to require the owner to substantially complete construction of the common areas if leasing in an under construction building. It adds the importance of having a clear definition of gross receipts in percentage rent clause.

The article reports on the issuance of an order by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) on June 21, 2012 regarding rent increases for renewal leases. The RGB set the rent increases on leases starting that will start anytime on or after October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013. The tenants may take 2% for a new one-year lease and 4% for two-year.

The article discusses the modifications to a radius clause in a percentage rent retail lease that tenants need to negotiate. It mentions that tenants should recommend changing a provision in the clause that opening a similar store in competition with one's business at the owner's building will violate the lease. It notes that it is helpful for both the tenant and the owner to negotiate a reasonable radius. It also emphasizes that a radius clause should have limitations.

The article focuses on the ways to minimize delays when applied for major capital improvement (MCI) rent hikes to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), New York. It informs that for minimizing the chances of delays an MCI Application Checklist has been devised which can be used as supervisor for filling the application. It mentions that the checklist is divided into several categories which include eligibility requirements, application requirements, and other documents needed.

The article offers information on partial rent agreement between tenants and building owners. It states that the agreement may allow a landlord to save time and legal fees in housing court if a landlord is trying to collect overdue rent. It says that the agreement should include the landlord's consent to delay the case, the tenant's agreement to pay a specified amount of the rent, and agreement to avoid further delay.

The article offers information on aspects of the letter of intent (LOI). It states that LOI is a signed document used when making lease requests in the negotiation process of renting office building or space. It also notes that the signed document is an agreement between both the landlord's and the tenant's intent for the lease. The tenant's intentions in the LOI for the landlord's commitment of the lease are also discussed including the barring of the advertisement of the property.

The article discusses several court cases in New York City. The District Rent Administrator (DRA) ruled for a rent-stabilized tenant complaining of a rent overcharge and disallowed the cost of some of the apartment improvements claimed by landlord. The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to make a refund for a rent overcharge. A landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant, who claimed a rent overcharge, for nonpayment of rent.

The article offers tips for building owners on how to maximize rent and minimize vacancy time in the U.S. It cites the suggestion of Jon Hile, vice president for national sales and business development at CORT, stating that landlords can demonstrate to potential tenants how office space can be used. Hile also mentions that landlords should be aware of the economic value of staging.

The article offers tips to collect rents increases for rent-controlled apartments in the 2010-11 maximum base rent (MBR) cycle. It discusses the needs to fill out and deliver forms such as the Notice of Increase RN-26 (12/09) and RN-26S (12/09) and Attachment form RMBR-ATT (12/09) to the tenant. It adds that Rent Schedule form must be filed to the New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). It adds that option for collection is either monthly installment or lump sum.

The article focuses on the use of a two-step plan in managing a retail tenant who is about to be evicted from a retail center or office building in Ohio. It cites the first step plan, which is to determine whether the landlord can or should prevent a default, while the second step is to communicate and document every transaction during eviction process. It mentions that a tenant's failure to pay for the rent is the most common breach and is a sign that will lead to default.

The article focuses on the settlement of realistic balance between commercial real estate face rates and concessions. It states that the face rates become a major focus for tenants who are seeking for deals while owners become sensitive to the issue due its impact on building valuations. It mentions that the realistic balance is important on how much the owner will lessen the face rate and settle the concessions including rent abatement, basic tenant improvements, and slight face rate reduction.

The article discusses the basics of rent comparability study (RCS) and presents the rules an appraiser must follow and what to look for in the completed rent comparability to ensure that the appraiser followed the rules. It cites the need for appraiser to determine the most common types of units at the site and use these sites to make comparisons. It presents the 12 rules to be followed by the appraiser when comparing units including the selection of comps situated in the same submarket and in same building type and adequate document adjustments.

The article highlights court cases on eviction issues in New York City as of April 2016. These include 300 East 64th Street Partners LLC v. Boissevain wherein a tenant refused to be evicted as he was entitled to protection under The Martin Act, Trump Park Avenue LLC v. Summers which ruled for the tenant who paid back his rent, and Andrews v. Acacia Network which ruled for the resident after finding he was illegally removed and was not given due process protections prior to eviction.

The article discusses court cases involving major capital improvements in buildings including Park: DHCR Adm. Rev., Park: DHCR Adm. Rev., and Arsale Realty Co., LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. In the first and second cases, the District Rent Administrator (DRA) ruled in favor of the landlord who applied for rent hikes based on installation of new floor tiles/new front door entrance. In the third case, DRA partly ruled for the landlord but disallowed costs linked to preparing location of CCTV equipment.

The article discusses several rent overcharge court cases in New York. A tenant of Rania Mesiskli, LLC has complained to the Department of Rent Administrator (DRA) for rent overcharge. A case of rent overcharge has been filed against landlord Zackmaxie, LLC in 2012. In a rent overcharge case filed by a tenant, landlord Aldus St. Associate, LP has claimed that tenant's initial rent was calculated based on the city's Human Resources Administration Advantage Program criteria and tax credit.

The article reports on the impact of the decision of Court of Appeals on improper charging of market rents on thousands of apartment by the owners of the Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village complexes in Manhattan, New York City on J-51 housing program. According to the court, the owners do not the have the right to deregulate rents while accepting public tax incentive benefits. The purpose of the said program is also discussed.

The article encourages apartment owners to file for second out of two deregulation forms of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) by June 30, 2009 in New York. It notes that the deregulated forms are applicable for owners who have tenants paying for 2,000 dollars per month. According to DHCR, the income of a corporate tenant stated on the lease is not regarded for luxury decontrol purposes.

The article discusses tips for landlords on how to avoid penalties for commingling the security deposits of residents in the U.S. It advises owners not to keep security deposits in personal bank accounts. It suggests not to combine security deposits in the same account for rents and other funds. It encourages using the lease security accounts programs of the tenants.

The article discusses the U.S. landlord versus tenant cases related to rent stabilization coverage. In the first case the DRA ruled against landlord because the building was receiving J-51 tax benefits while in the second case tenant complained of rent overcharge in which the DRA ruled for landlord due to the apartment properly deregulated after vacancy. In the last case landlord asked the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to determine its building's rent regulation status.

The article discusses the rulings of courts and the New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) on cases and claims related to rent overcharge. In several rent overcharge claims, the DHCR ruled in favor of the tenants and ordered their landlords to refund the overcharge with triple damages. In the court case 30 West 130th Street Corp. v. White, the court denied the request of the landlord to dismiss the rent overcharge claim of the tenant.

The article discusses the decisions of the Division of Housing and Dommunity Renewal (DHCR) on the claims of tenants against the Major Capital Improvement (MCI) rent increase applications of landlords in New York. In the first claim cited in the article, the DRA ruled in favor of the landlord as gas repiping can be considered as an MCI. The second claim focused on the approval of a rent increase for balcony and masonry works.

The article presents several court cases related to rent in New York. The Supreme Court has ruled against a landlord in favor of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for the termination of rent subsidy due to failure of meeting the Housing Quality Standards. The Appellate Court has dismissed the appeal of a landlord who sued to evict tenant for chronic nonpayment of rent claiming that the landlord could not base his claim on chronic nonpayment under their settlement agreements.

The article discuss court cases related to rent in New York. It states that a tenant was sued for eviction by a landlord for non-payment of rent in the commercial landlord-tenant, which is part of Civil Court. It says that a rent-stabilized tenant was sued for eviction by a landlord due to nonprimary residence. Moreover, an apartment occupant, who was rent-stabilized tenant's brother, was sued for eviction by a landlord after the tenant has moved out.

The article focuses on several cases related to rent overcharge in New York. It says that the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) District Rent Administrator (DRA) has ruled for tenant who complained rent overcharge, and requests the landlord to refund the said charges. It mentions that the agency has dismissed the complaint of a tenant for rent overcharge claiming that the apartment was deregulated more than four years before the filing of the complaint in 2011.

The article discusses several court cases involving landlords and tenants which dealt with rent stabilization coverage in New York. The District Rent Administrator (DRA) ruled in favor of the landlord who applied for high-rent/high-income deregulation of the apartment of the tenant in 2011. Another tenant appealed the court's decision to dismiss the case citing a rent overcharge. Meanwhile, another landlord failed to prove that the apartment was rent stabilized.

The article presents information related to rent registration of apartments in New York City It states that the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has released the forms for registration of rent-stabilizedapartments for 2012. It also mentions that the DHCR has an online rent registration system for the registration process with the goal of eliminating the need to mail forms or disks.

The article discusses the aspects to consider in using the direct deposit method for rent payments. It mentions that such method should be pointed out during negotiations between the tenant and the owner of the building. It notes that tenants should point out the benefits of such method when negotiating for the right to use direct deposit. It also emphasizes that it is helpful to add a compromise such as linking late fees to the direct deposit in the lease.

The article offers updates related to major capital investment in apartment buildings in New York. It notes that a landlord has applied for MCI rent hikes based on facade work. It says that a landlord has applied for rent hikes due to the installation of entrance doors and an intercom. It adds that a landlord has applied for rent hikes due to installation of roof and roof railing.

The article discusses a court case wherein the tenant has asked for a permanent injunction to ban the owner for doing further work in a retail and office building in New York. The tenant has also asked for an abatement of its rent. The state's Court of Appeals has granted the restraining order, but, it has claimed that total rent abatement is not warranted. It has ruled that the interference of the owner on the tenant's space has no demonstrable effect on the latter's use of the space.

The article discusses the court cases including Croes Nest Realty v. DHCR, Nunez v. Sandler, and Nunez v. Sandler which deal with the stabilization coverage of rent.

The article presents information on the provision of extra storage units offered to the tenants in the U.S. which can result into extra revenue bringing added hassles such as the cost and maintenance of the storage units. It mentions that for a building which has rent stabilized tenants these storage units can become a required services. It informs that the required services can include several ancillary services like garage, recreational facilities, and storage facilities.

Two questions and answers are presented related to the legislation of the U.S. which include the ramification of marriage equality act of New York and escalation of preferential rent during lease term.

The article offers tips for increasing the rents of over-income households in the U.S. It suggests the use of a lease clause that would provide the owner with the right to raise the rent after complying the next available unit (NAU) rule. It also emphasizes the importance of considering some public relations and market factors before increasing the rent. Moreover, it recommends that a clause that makes the household aware of the potential rent increase should be added in the initial lease.

The article offers information on a renewal lease offer provided by the Rent Stabilization Code (RSC). Peter Schwartz, New York City attorney, says that offer must be sent to a tenant at least 90 days and not more than 150 days prior to the end of a tenant's lease term. It mentions that if tenant give no response to renewal offer but increases the rent after the end of lease then owner should understand that the lease is renewed.

The article offers tips to negotiate a broad right to recapture tenant's decision to stop operating while continuing to pay rent. These tips include setting limits on permitted closings, giving one's self unlimited time period to recapture the space, and allowing the tenant to change its decision to go dark. It notes that a space that is not operating for a long period may affect other tenants and customer's perception about one's center.

The article reports on the release of the U.S. Internal Revernue Service (IRS) updated version of Guide for Completing Form 8823: Low-Income Housing Credit Agencies Report of Noncompliance or Building Disposition. It states that important changes were made to chapter 18 of the guide which deals with utility allowances. It notes errors that may result on noncompliance including improperly calculating the allowance and not updating rent to reflect the revised utility allowance after 90 days.

The article discusses several court cases between landlords and tenants on major capital improvement (MCI) of properties in New York. The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has ruled against the appeal of a tenant on the MCI rent hike approval obtained by his landlord based on gas piping. It also mentions a case of an incomplete pointing and renovation that requires no MCI rent hikes, and another one on MCI rent hikes for installation of entry doors in a new building.

The article discusses three steps which commercial property managers should consider before sending a "get-tough letter" to encourage tenants to pay late rent. Managers should first examine the lease and management company policy before making any decisions, says consultant Richard Muhlebach. It also suggests considering the impact of evicting the center's anchor tenant, and to communicate with the owner on how to notify a problem tenant.