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: How to Get your Case Dismissed if your Landlord’s Ownership Entity is in Bad Standing with the State, which is Easy to Look Up

In Episode 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, or wherever you

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How to Terminate Your Deceased Relative’s Lease Early So the Estate Does Not Owe Rent for the Rest of the Term

In Episode 37 we discuss how to keep more money in your deceased relative’s estate (for your inheritance) and less in the pocket of the landlord for rent for an empty apartment. We look at the new Real Property Law § 236-A. Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Links: Tenant

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How can you stop your eviction after losing your Housing Court case?

In Episode 36 we discuss a fairly new case interpreting Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §749(3), which was changed by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, which codifies a tenant’s Right of Redemption – the right of the tenant to pay the “full rent due” at any point before the eviction is carried

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It’s Cold Out! How to Make a Lack of Heat Complaint in NYC

In Episode 35 we discuss what the NYC heating requirements are and how to enforce your rights if you are not getting the requisite amount of heat. Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Links: Tenant Law Podcast Website   NYC HPD Website for Heating Standards and Making Heat Complaints   DHCR

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