How to Beat Five Common Challenges to MCI Rent Hikes

When you apply to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) for a major capital improvement (MCI) rent hike, it’s likely that one or more of your tenants will challenge your right to the rent hike. Tenants may return an answer form, giving reasons why they think you’re not entitled to it. Or they may appeal the order granting you a rent hike.