Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024
Section 2102.5 - Decrease of services: application, order or report(a)(1) Until the accommodations become vacant the landlord shall maintain the same dwelling space, essential services, furniture, furnishings and equipment as required under section 2101.5 of this Title unless and until he has filed an application to decrease the dwelling space, essential services, furniture, furnishings, or equipment and an order permitting a decrease has been entered thereon by the administrator.(2) On or after May 1, 1955 the removal of furniture or furnishings from housing accommodations rented as furnished, whether or not such removal is consented to by the tenant, shall constitute a decrease in service.(b) When the accommodations become vacant the landlord may prior to renting to a new tenant decrease the dwelling space, essential services, furniture, furnishings, or equipment. Within 10 days after so renting, the landlord shall file a written report with the local rent administrator showing such decrease.(c) The order on any application under subdivision (a) of this section may require an appropriate decrease in the maximum rent. Any maximum rent for which a report is required by subdivision (b) of this section may be decreased in accordance with the provisions of section 2102.4 of this Part.(d) If the landlord shall have failed to file an application or a proper and timely report, as required by subdivision (a) or (b) of this section, the maximum rent shall be deemed in doubt and the administrator may issue an order fixing the maximum rent pursuant to section 2102.6 of this Part.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 2102.5