I just filed a rent overcharge form with the DHCR. I also want to collect treble damages, is there anything special I need to do to collect the treble damages as well or will the DHCR take care of all that? Do I have to file a separate lawsuit for the treble, I have a clear cut case, the landlord has overcharged tenants in the past so I have no difficulty proving that the landlord willfully overcharged me.
What do people on this forum recommend, trust DHCR or retain a lawyer?
Thanks,
Lydia