Tenant Law Podcast

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.

  1. Jul 26

    Episode 60: How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment from a Non-Primary Residence Case

    Episode 60 is a companion to a free 29-page booklet written by Michelle entitled How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment in Non-Primary Residence and Succession Case Links: • Website • Booklet: How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment in Non-Primary Residence and Succession Cases • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com Music Attribution: Wonderment via RiversideFM Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: TLZMOEIMXEMHSLS1

    Episode 60: How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment from a Non-Primary Residence Case

  2. Jul 6

    Episode 59: Five Reasons that Landlords Still Want to Evict Tenants from Rent Stabilized Apartments, Even After the HSTPA

    In Episode 59 we look at five reasons that landlords still very much want to evict tenants from Rent Stabilized apartments, even after the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 made vacancy way less valuable to landlords. Wonderment Music licensed through Soundstripe. Via RiversideFM.Code: TBVTWPZGFS36SCN6 Links: • Website • Booklet: How to Protect Your Rent Stabilized Apartment in Non-Primary Residence and Succession Cases • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.

    Episode 59: Five Reasons that Landlords Still Want to Evict Tenants from Rent Stabilized Apartments, Even After the HSTPA

  3. Jun 7

    Episode 58: Can you vacate a stipulation of settlement that you entered into in Housing Court if you later regret making the deal?

    Music Attribution: Minerals Music licensed through Soundstripe. Via RiversideFM.Code: EAKRZYQUPKUC4NLV Wonderment Music licensed through Soundstripe. Via RiversideFM.Code: TBVTWPZGFS36SCN6 Description: Can you vacate a stipulation of settlement that you entered into in Housing Court if you later regret making the deal? A court can undo/vacate a stipulation of settlement: • to promote justice and prevent wrong. Foote v. Adams, 232 AD 60 [2d Dept 1931] • when the stipulation of settlement is unjust or harsh, even when fully understood and authorized. Bond v Bond, 260 AD 781, 782 [1940]. • if a stipulation rested on an assumption, which was subsequently proven false. Horodeckyi v Horodniak, 9 AD2d 732 [1st Dept 1959]. • if a stipulation runs contrary to public policy, it may also be vacated. In Re Willie L.C., 65 AD3d 683 [2d Dept 2009]. • in the Rent Stabilization context, where a tenant makes a decision to give up a forever home for not a lot of benefit. 45-48 47th St. Corp. v Murphy, 45 Misc.3d 23 [Appellate Term 2d Dept 2014]. • in the Rent Stabilized context, where a tenant agrees to something that violated Rent Stabilization, such as the tenant agreeing to pay an illegally high rent. Samson Management, LLC v. Cordero, 62 Misc 3d 129(A) [Appellate Term 2018]. • or in the free- market context, where it turns out that the apartment might be Rent Stabilized. 270 Glenmore Ave., LLC v Blondet, 55 Misc 3d 133(A) [Appellate Term 2d Dept 2017]. Links: • Learn to Live Better, website • Today’s Case: Clarke v. Haliman, 2025 WL 4036703 [NYC Civ Ct, Bronx Cty 2025] • New York State Unified Court System 2025 Annual Report • NYC Office of Civil Justice FY25 Annual Report • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: MJ4F8RUB1P9WUDKU

    Episode 58: Can you vacate a stipulation of settlement that you entered into in Housing Court if you later regret making the deal?

  4. Feb 17

    Episode 57: Late Renewal? Protect Yourself from Overcharges on a Rent Stabilized Lease!

    Today we are looking at a case and a regulation that reminds us of a tenant’s rights when the landlord renews a Rent Stabilized lease late. We are going to try to clear up some confusion and save tenants a few bucks. Links: • Michelle Itkowitz Podcasting Website • New York City Rent Guidelines Board • Today’s Case • Rent Stabilization Code § 2523.5(c)(1) • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.

    Episode 57: Late Renewal? Protect Yourself from Overcharges on a Rent Stabilized Lease!

  5. Jan 27

    Episode 56: Stop Negotiating with Your Landlord the Wrong Way; Housing Court Hack – Wrong Description of Apartment

    You have been sued by your landlord, and you just wish the case would go away, because with a bit more time, you would have the money to move, which you were planning on doing anyway. You just need a break. Therefore, in this episode, we look at a Housing Court Hack regarding the inadequate apartment description defense in eviction lawsuits. We also cover where tenants often go wrong in their negotiations with their landlords and offer some tips for obtaining better deal outcomes. Links: • Our Website • A Case Mentioned: Ahmed v. Reid, 77 Misc.3d 1213(A) [New York City Civil Court, Kings County 2022]. • Today’s Case: Osibodu v. Fehintola, 2025 WL 4062273 [New York City Civil Court, Kings County 2025]. • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.

    Episode 56: Stop Negotiating with Your Landlord the Wrong Way; Housing Court Hack – Wrong Description of Apartment

  6. Jan 12

    Episode 55: NYC Rental Housing Types Demystified

    You are moving to New York City, and you have questions about NYC rental housing. Or, you have lived in New York City all your life, and you still have questions about NYC Housing.   Rent Stabilization, Rent Control, the Good Cause Eviction Law, Affordable Housing, Co-ops, Condos, Co-living. Welcome to the most confusing rental housing landscape in the country!   Not to worry. In this episode, we explain everything! Please also follow at Broadway Podcast Network!   Links:     Tenant Law Podcast Website        New York City Rent Guidelines Board        New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal        Suggest future topics at: questions@tenantlearningplatform.com

    Episode 55: NYC Rental Housing Types Demystified

  7. Jan 4

    Episode 54: A Powerful Defense to the Nonpayment of Rent that Few Tenants Know About; Multiple Dwelling Law 302 Explored!

    In Episode 54 we are looking at a defense to the nonpayment of rent that could apply to as many as a hundred thousand apartments – Multiple Dwelling Law 302, which applies when a building is occupied contrary to its certificate of occupancy on file with the New York City Department of Buildings. But very few tenants know about this law or how to properly utilize this powerful defense. After today's episode, you will understand much better. Links: • Multiple Dwelling Law 301 • Multiple Dwelling Law 302 • Today’s Case: 8224 Bay Parkway LLC v. Odom, 86 Misc.3d 1255(A) [Civil Court of City of New York, Kings County 2025] • NYC Admin Law Library (for OATH Decisions) • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.

    Episode 54: A Powerful Defense to the Nonpayment of Rent that Few Tenants Know About; Multiple Dwelling Law 302 Explored!

  8. 12/23/2025

    Episode 53: Can your landlord charge you an extra fee each month because you pay your rent electronically?

    Can your landlord up-charge you for paying rent electronically? Those charges sure add up over time. For that matter, can the landlord charge you an extra fee for paying manually – with a check, cash, or money order? If you don’t pay electronically, how can you document that you’ve paid? Do you have a right to a receipt? What type of receipt? And how soon after you pay manually must the landlord give you the receipt? What if you are a subtenant, do the answers change? What if you are Rent Stabilized, do the answers change? These are the questions we are tackling in this Episode 3 of Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast. Links: • DHCR Fact Sheet 44 • Email us with topic suggestions. questions@tenantlearningplatform.com Like, subscribe, review, share – these are the best ways to get this information to more New Yorkers who need it.

    Episode 53: Can your landlord charge you an extra fee each month because you pay your rent electronically?
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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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    Tenant Law Podcast
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    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
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