Tenant Law Podcast

Welcome to the Tenant Law Podcast, where we talk about new, interesting, and/or important legal cases affecting New York City tenants. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube. There are also a bunch of great blog posts on this page of tenant questions and Tenant Learning Platform instructor’s answers.

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Housing Court Hack – Case Dismissed for Using Wrong Notice of Petition

In Episode 49, we examine another “Housing Court Hack”, ways to spot hidden procedural defects that may get your summary proceeding dismissed. In this episode we examine what happens if the landlord uses the wrong form when attempting to sue you in Housing Court. Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Should I bring my claim against my landlord as a class action?

In Episode 48, we give you a bunch of information to help you answer the question: Should I bring my claim against my landlord as a class action? A lawyer or someone else is telling you that you can bring a Rent Stabilization rent overcharge case against your landlord as a class action. Should you

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Pets and Emotional Support Animals in NYC No-Pets Buildings (Part 2: Emotional Support Animals)

In Episode 47 we explore the fact that New Yorkers love their pets and many people in these difficult times need an Emotional Support Animal. Unfortunately, many landlords do not allow animals in apartments, but the landlord’s objection is not always enough to legally prevent a tenant from having an animal in their apartment. There

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Pets and Emotional Support Animals in NYC No-Pets Buildings (Part 1: Pets)

In Episode 46 we explore the fact that New Yorkers love their pets and many people in these difficult times need an Emotional Support Animal. Unfortunately, many landlords do not allow animals in apartments, but the landlord’s objection is not always enough to legally prevent a tenant from having an animal in their apartment. There

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