Charges Covered

Covered Increases Included in Your Rent Freeze

The following example helps to explain covered increases; however, please note that there may be some exceptions:

 Rent Stabilized Apartments
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  • Lease renewal increases;
  • Major Capital Improvement (MCI) increases that compensate the owner for the cost of building-wide renovations such as a new roof or boiler; and
  • Increases approved to compensate a landlord who demonstrates that his/her rental income fails to offset unavoidable expenses (Hardship Orders).

Rent Controlled Apartments
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  • Maximum collectible rent (MCR) increases;
  • Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCA) to compensate a landlord for fuel increases;
  • Major Capital Improvement (MCI) increases that compensate the owner for the cost of building-wide renovations such as a new roof or boiler; and
  • Increases approved to compensate a landlord who demonstrates that his/her rental income fails to offset unavoidable expenses (Hardship Orders).

Rent Regulated Apartments
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  • Rent demand renewal increases or lease renewal increases;
  • Major Capital Improvement (MCI) increases that compensate the owner for the cost of building-wide renovations such as a new roof or boiler; and
  • Increases approved to compensate a landlord who demonstrates that his/her rental income fails to offset unavoidable expenses (Hardship Orders).

 Mitchell-Lama, Limited Dividend, Redevelopment, Section 213 Cooperative, or HDFC Cooperative Apartments
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  • Increases in base rent/carrying charges;
  • Temporary utility/fuel surcharges; and
  • Capital assessments.