Faced with contradictory representations as to the occupancy of the apartment in the five years preceding the tenancy of the complaining tenant and an absence of any documentary evidence of the rental history of the apartment, DHCR's decision to employ what it called a "default" method for calculating lawful rent was not irrational. However, its choice of formula is not supported by a rational basis in the record.
The Rent Stabilization Code, as amended in December...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.