I recently obtained an apartment history from DHCR, which shows that my apartment was
initially registered for Rent Stabilization over four years ago, but the annual registrations don't
show on DHCR's computers (although I received varying forms claiming to be registrations
from the landlord). For the last 3 yrs, the apartment was not registered on DHCR's computers.
Two years ago, I signed an RTP-8 lease renewal, which raised my rent.
If I'm not mistaken, failure to register the apartment prevents the landlord from applying for
or receiving an increase in rent. I'm due to receive another lease renewal this year.
Since the apartment is not registered on DHCR's computers, can I get credited for the
increased rent collected over the last two years? Can the rent on the new lease be reduced
as well?