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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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"Illusory Tenancy" (1) 421-a (1) Airbnb (2) Class Action (3) Co-Living (3) Creation of Tenancy (1) DHCR (2) Duty to Mitigate (1) Eviction (5) First Rent (1) Good Cause Eviction (7) Harassment (2) Housing Court (11) HP Case (3) Illegal Lockout (1) Inheriting Apartments (1) Lease (5) Lease Break (5) Lease Negotiation (1) Licensees (1) New Perimeter (1) Number of People in Apartment (1) NYC Marshal (1) Overcharge (2) Pets (3) Preferential Rent (1) Rent (1) Rent Concession (1) Rent Control (1) Rent Demand (2) Rent Increase (1) Rent Stabilization (23) Repairs (2) Roommate (3) Roommate Law (1) Running a Business in Your Apartment (2) Security Deposit (2) Spouse (1) Squatters (1) Sublet (3) Subtenant (3) Succession (4) Switching Apartments (1) Tenants (1) Warranty of Habitability (7)

Breaking Your Lease Early, Seven Best Practices

Michelle Itkowitz, here. I have news! A version of this show is now being distributed by a real podcast network. It’s a terrific opportunity that I’m very honored to have. The name of the new show is “Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast”. You know how at the end of every episode I

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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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Are lease-break fees legal?

In Episode 31 we discuss a fascinating case pending in the New York Courts regarding lease-break fees.   Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Links:   Tenant Law Podcast Website   The Complaint in Today’s Case   The Memorandum of Law in Support of a Motion to Dismiss Today’s

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If I break my lease early does my landlord have to try and find a new tenant? Or am I on the hook for the rent through the end of the lease term?

In Episode 20 we answer the often-asked questions: If I break my lease early does my landlord have to try and find a new tenant? Or am I on the hook for the rent through the end of the lease term? We take a deep dive into recent cases interpreting the new Real Property Law

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I had to vacate my apartment early, can the landlord sue me for the last six months of rent?

Ira from Astoria asks: I was a tenant in an affordable housing unit, but I had to move out after six months because there were some type of fumes in the apartment that gave me terrible headaches. My former landlord says I am responsible for the last six months of rent. What can I do?

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