an extension of time to respond to the affidavit by a licensed architect or engineer.
application. The affidavit must contain the original
signature and professional stamp of the
2. The owner may keep a copy of the architect or engineer, not a copy.
application with all supporting documentation
on the premises so that tenants may DHCR will consider the statement by at
examine it. However, a complete copy of least 51% of the original complainants or
the MCI application with all the supporting the tenants’ counter affidavit in deciding to
documentation will always be available at approve or deny the MCI application. DHCR
the DHCR for tenant review upon written may conduct an inspection to help it reach its
request. DHCR will review the application, decision.
consider the tenant responses and may
request additional documentation if deemed Example: Installation of windows, roofs and
necessary. lobby doors do not require approval from
other government agencies.
3. When processing is complete, DHCR will
issue an order either granting a rent increase Record Keeping and Proof of Payment
for the total amount requested, a partial
amount, or denying the request. The owner In order to speed processing, owners are
and the tenants will be notified by DHCR of strongly urged to pay for all MCI costs by check.
the amount of the rent increase per room If cash payments are made for allowable MCI
along with the total amount that is applicable expenses, they must be supported by adequate
to each apartment in addition to the related documentation. Any claimed MCI cost must
terms and conditions in a written order. be supported by adequate documentation
which should include cancelled check(s) with
Municipal Approvals and Tenant Responses related bank statement(s) showing negotiation