Google Search

TenantNet Forum Archives 1996-2002
Posting and Replies are disabled in all Archives
TenantNet Forum | TenantNet Forum Archives Index


On vacancy--yes, higher amount. Renewal--not necessarily

Posted by me on September 19, 2001 at 02:26:51:

In Reply to: Stabilized apt vacancy: 2 amounts on lease, which can he charge? posted by Maggie on September 10, 2001 at 11:26:11:

I've researched this issue thoroughly, as it affects me personally. The short answer is--on vacancy, yes, he can definitely charge the legal rent. But on renewal--not necessarily. The court rulings have conflicted. If there is no separate agreement in the original lease saying "this is just temporary," the LL probably has to charge the lower rent.
This is not settled, however.

: The lease says the rent for the apartment is $915.00 a month, which is what the occupants pay, however, the "Legal Rent" says $1,086.00. The PREF box is checked off to explain the differential.

: My question is: If those folks move out, can the LL charge the Legal Rent or does he have to use what he actually charged them and add on the vacancy allowance, etc. I ask because there may be a vacancy in the building soon and we may want to switch into it and are curious about what he can charge.

:
: Thanks!


Follow Ups:



Note: Posting is disabled in all archives
Post a Followup

Name    : 
E-Mail  : 
Subject : 
Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL:


   

TenantNet Home | TenantNet Forum | New York Tenant Information | Contact Us
DHCR Information | DHCR Decisions | Housing Court Decisions | New York Rent Laws |

Subscribe to our Mailing List!
Your Email      Full Name