Property Management
Under New York law, a landlord's failure to maintain a rent-stabilized apartment in good repair may result in the tenant obtaining a 'rent reduction order' from the DHCR. This means:
AThe tenant may stop paying rent entirely
BThe DHCR orders a reduction in the legal regulated rent until the required services are restored✓ Correct
CThe tenant may terminate the lease immediately
DThe landlord loses the right to evict the tenant for any reason
Explanation
Under New York's rent stabilization system, if a landlord fails to maintain required services (heat, hot water, elevator service, security, etc.) in a rent-stabilized building, the DHCR may issue a rent reduction order lowering the legal regulated rent.
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