Division of Housing and Community Renewal Representation
The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is a state agency responsible for supervising, maintaining and developing affordable low and moderate income housing in New York. THe DHCR administers housing development and community preservation programs and regulates housing accommodations which are subject to rent control or rent stabilization under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (ETPA).
The ETPA rent regulations generally serve to protect tenants, so it is important for landlords to understand the ETPA and know their obligations and rights under the law. Tenants in ETPA apartments may file complaints with the DHCR if they have grounds to believe they are being overcharged for rent; the landlord is not providing required services; or the landlord has not made necessary repairs. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C., we have experience in successfully defending landlords against DHCR claims brought by tenants. Parties aggrieved by a DHCR decision and order may file a Petition for Administrative Review (PAR). At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. we also represent owners in filing and defending PARs.
Also, owners of apartment buildings subject to ETPA are also required by law to register their buildings and apartments with the DHCR annually. To register, owners must file apartment registrations with the DHCR yearly pertaining to tenants and their rent increases. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C., we complete and file annual these DHCR rent registrations.
We also help landlords apply to the DHCR for approval to increase rents. When owners make certain improvements or installations (know as Major Capital Improvements, or MCIs) to buildings subject to rent stabilization or rent control laws, they may apply to the DHCR for approval to increase tenant rents based on the actual, verified cost of MCIs. Not all work will qualify as an MCI. Some examples of MCI items include boilers, windows, electrical rewiring, plumbing and roofs. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. we can help you determine what work may qualify for MCI rent increases and we can help you obtain the DHCR’s approval for the MCI rent increases.
We have successfully represented hundreds of landlords in matters in front of, and involving, the DHCR. If you have a DHCR proceeding, contact our firm at (914) 965-1011 and let us help you.
The ETPA rent regulations generally serve to protect tenants, so it is important for landlords to understand the ETPA and know their obligations and rights under the law. Tenants in ETPA apartments may file complaints with the DHCR if they have grounds to believe they are being overcharged for rent; the landlord is not providing required services; or the landlord has not made necessary repairs. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C., we have experience in successfully defending landlords against DHCR claims brought by tenants. Parties aggrieved by a DHCR decision and order may file a Petition for Administrative Review (PAR). At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. we also represent owners in filing and defending PARs.
Also, owners of apartment buildings subject to ETPA are also required by law to register their buildings and apartments with the DHCR annually. To register, owners must file apartment registrations with the DHCR yearly pertaining to tenants and their rent increases. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C., we complete and file annual these DHCR rent registrations.
We also help landlords apply to the DHCR for approval to increase rents. When owners make certain improvements or installations (know as Major Capital Improvements, or MCIs) to buildings subject to rent stabilization or rent control laws, they may apply to the DHCR for approval to increase tenant rents based on the actual, verified cost of MCIs. Not all work will qualify as an MCI. Some examples of MCI items include boilers, windows, electrical rewiring, plumbing and roofs. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. we can help you determine what work may qualify for MCI rent increases and we can help you obtain the DHCR’s approval for the MCI rent increases.
We have successfully represented hundreds of landlords in matters in front of, and involving, the DHCR. If you have a DHCR proceeding, contact our firm at (914) 965-1011 and let us help you.
