Tenant Law PodcastWelcome 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.
In Episode 41 we examine the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, which prohibits real estate brokers from passing their fees onto residential tenants where the broker is exclusively representing the landlord’s interests. This would include brokers who publish listings with the landlord’s permission. Landlords and their agents are also required to disclose the fees
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In Episode 40 we look at a January 8, 2025 Business Insider article with the headline: “Man Sues Co-Living Company After Being Housed with a Serial Killer”. You simply cannot make this stuff up. In a 15-page lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, a tenant said that a co-living company breached its duty
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In Episode 39 we discuss a recent case where an ex-husband attempted to evict his ex-wife and their child from a home that he owed, which she did not. We take a deep dive on the familial exception to eviction. Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Links: Tenant Law Podcast
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In Episode 38 we discuss a recent eviction case that was dismissed when the tenant pointed out to the judge that the landlord lacked capacity to sue because of the defunct status of its limited liability company, which is easy for anyone to look up regarding their landlord. Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or
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