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Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast.

Welcome to the Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast (formerly known as the Tenant Law Podcast), where we talk about new, interesting, and/or important legal cases and laws affecting New York City tenants and occupants. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

 

As of summer 2026, we have over 60 episodes available to educate you about housing law in New York City, and more on the way. Click here for a searchable list of topics.

 

Learn to Live Better was nominated in 2025 by the New York Podcast Awards in the category of Best Public Service Podcast!

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Can I lose my Rent Stabilized apartment because I was away caring for a sick relative?

Nov 30, 2023

In Episode 19 we discuss the many factors that go into a court deciding whether an apartment is a Rent Stabilized tenant’s primary residence, focusing particularly on what happens when you need to leave town for a long time to take care of a sick relative.

Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Relevant Statute: Rent Stabilization Code § 2520.6(u)

Interesting Case: Lance Realty Co. v Fefferma

Tenant Law Podcast Booklet: “How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment from a Non-Primary Residence Claim”

Tenant Law Podcast Website

 

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