In a DHCR rent overcharge complaint, there is an appeals process available to both landlords and tenants. That process is called a Petition for Administrative Review ("PAR"). It is very rare that the losing party fails to file a PAR. There, the higher-ups of DHCR review the staff decision, and issues its own decision as to whether the earlier decision was correct.

After a PAR is decided, the DHCR decision can be challenged in court in a proceeding called an Article 78. I happen to be the author of a website called article78.com. Please click on article78.com to obtain more information.

Steven De Castro, Esq., represents tenants in rent overcharge cases. To find out how the statements made on this site may be applicable to your situation, call 212-964-5364.

Date: December 1, 2002. Steven De Castro © 2002, All Rights Reserved. The representations made are accurate to the best of the author's knowledge on the day of publication, but readers should note that laws and regulations constantly change and are subject to different interpretations. For legal advice applicable to your situation, see an attorney. This fact sheet expires one year after publication.