Tenant Law Podcast

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On the Tenant Law Podcast we examine new, interesting, and/or important legal cases and laws affecting New York City tenants. First, we give you some background, so you have the context to understand the topic that what we are discussing. Then, we talk about the case or the law. Finally, we give you a Tenant Takeaway! New York City, the law belongs to you. But your ownership of the law is only as great as your understanding of the law. So, let’s learn…to live better! Suggest topics at tenantlawpodcast@gmail.com. NOT LEGAL ADVICE.

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Episode 9: If my landlord asks me to move out of my Rent Stabilized apartment, into another apartment in the same building, does my Rent Stabilized status move with me? 10.06.2023 6:44

In Episode 9 we discuss what happens when a landlord asks a tenant in a Rent Stabilized apartment to move to another apartment within the same building and the tenant agrees. Does tenant’s Rent Stabilized “status” move with him? Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com. Check out the Tenant Learning Platform , offering awesome free resources to NYC tenants, so they can learn a...

Episode 8: Will the Housing Court recognize polyamorous relationships when making decisions about who can succeed to (inherit) a Rent Stabilized apartment? 25.05.2023 9:31

In Episode 8 we discuss whether the Housing Court will recognize polyamorous relationships when making decisions about who can succeed to (inherit) a Rent Stabilized apartment. Here is a link to today’s case . In episode 6 we also explored succession as a topic. Listen on Apple , Spotify , or Google . Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com. Check out the Tenant Learning Plat...

Episode 7: Can I run a business from my NYC apartment and not risk eviction? 01.05.2023 11:40

In Episode 7 we discuss what types of businesses you can run in your New York City apartment and the legal manner in which you can run your business. Check out a comprehensive blog post on running a business in your New York City apartment . Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.

Episode 6: How do I succeed to (inherit) a Rent Stabilized apartment? 23.04.2023 7:47

Today we discuss how to succeed to (inherit) a Rent Stabilized apartment. We also talk about what happens if you family member is unwilling to testify on your behalf in court. There is a DHCR form that the tenant can fill out, that helps establish that you are a potential successor. Notice To Owner Of Family Members Residing With The Named Tenant In The Apartment Who May Be Entitled To Succession...

Episode 5: Is there no chance that I am Rent Stabilized if my lease says in big letters across the top that I am not Rent Stabilized? And the difference between Rent Control and Rent Stabilization. 14.04.2023 8:40

In this episode we discuss the difference between Rent Control and Rent Stabilization and whether a landlord and tenant can contract in or out of rent regulation, as we look at a new appellate case that everyone is talking about. Is this case really a game changer? Link to today’s case. Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com. Check out the Tenant Learning Platform , deliveri...

Episode 4: I am a subtenant, I think the tenant I am renting from is Rent Stabilized and overcharging me. What do I do? Can I collect my overcharge award directly from the landlord? 09.04.2023 8:58

In Episode 4 we discuss what happens when a Rent Stabilized tenant sublets her apartment to a subtenant and overcharges the subtenant more than the legally regulated rent. The tenant could owe the subtenant the overcharge amount back, plus triple damages. Today's case is interesting because the DHCR held that the landlord, as well as the tenant, was responsible to the subtenant for the overcha...

Episode 3: How Tenants Can Gain Leverage in Housing Court 31.03.2023 7:54

Today we discuss a Housing Court case that was dismissed because, although the apartment was located on the second floor of a building, the landlord described the apartment as being on the first floor. This leads us to an interesting Tenant Takeaway about how to turn winning a battle into maybe doing better in the overall war! Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com. Check ou...

Episode 2: Was my rent break for my Rent Stabilized apartment a one-time rent concession or a permanent “Preferential Rent”? And should I join a class action against my landlord? 24.03.2023 9:00

We discuss the difference between a permanent “Preferential Rent” and a one-time “rent concession” for Rent Stabilized apartments. We also discuss the pros and cons of tenants joining a class action with other tenants against the landlord. Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com. Check out the Tenant Learning Platform , delivering low-cost and free on-demand online classes fo...

Episode 1: Where Do I Bring A Harassment Complaint Against My Landlord? 20.03.2023 9:21

This episode examines a recent New York City Civil Court case where a landlord attempted to have tenant's harassment case dismissed because tenant previously brought a case for harassment against landlord in DHCR and lost. We discuss when a court will dismiss a case because it is too much like an earlier case between the parties. We also discuss what factors go in to a Rent Stabilized tenant&#...