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Welcome to the Tenant Law Podcast, where we talk about new, interesting, and/or important legal cases affecting New York City tenants.
In this 10-minute pod, first, we give you some background, so you have the context to understand the case we are discussing. Then, we talk about the case. And finally, we explain why the case is important, and give you our 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!
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Episode 25: Good Cause Eviction is Here!
In Episode 5 we discuss the historic new Good Cause Eviction law. There are two major aspects to every regulatory law. First, you need to know what the law does – what does it prevent, what does it require, what protections is it giving you, what restrictions does it put upon you? Second, you need to know if the law applies to you; does the Good Cause Eviction Law cover you, and if so, why? If not, why not? Are you sure it does not cover you?
Today we are starting with the first aspect – what does this law do and how does it do it? We will cover the other aspects of Good Cause Eviction in the next few episodes. Every New Yorker needs to know this stuff!
Links:
• Tenant Law Podcast Website
• Good Cause Eviction Law Bill (Go to Part HH)
• Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com
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Episode 24: What are your rights in Housing Court if you do not have a lawyer? Season wrap up – why is housing law so complicated in New York?
In Episode 24, we discuss a case where a landlord sued a tenant for eviction in Queens Housing Court. The tenant had no lawyer. The tenant signed a stipulation (an agreement) that included waiving some important rights. The stipulation was never presented to the judge for the judge to explain the agreement to the tenant. Later, the tenant got the assistance of a Legal Aid lawyer. Legal Aid came in and moved to vacate the stipulation, to cancel it. The judge vacated the stipulation, specifically because the stipulation was never presented to the judge for the judge to explain the agreement to the tenant.
We also tackle the question - Why is housing law so complicated in New York? Why do people know so little about their rights? And what can we all do about it?
Links:
• Tenant Law Podcast Website
• Today’s Case
Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.
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Episode 23: Roaches (or other infestations) can constitute an immediately hazardous housing violation and result in a suspension of part of your rent obligation.
We discuss cases where roach, spider, and mouse infestations led to violations of the implied warranty of habitability, the landlords were ordered by Housing Court judges to fix the problems, and it resulted in one tenant not having to pay some rent.
Links:
• Tenant Law Podcast Website
• Today’s Case: Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association v. Hammond
• Queens case mentioned during the podcast
• New York Real Property Law §235-b (Warranty of Habitability)
• Free Booklet: How to Get Repairs in Your NYC Apartment
• NYC 311 Apartment Maintenance Complaints
• Contact: questions@tenantlearningplatform.com
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Episode 22: What happens when you live in your store, shop, studio, or business premises in New York City? Can the landlord evict you in a commercial eviction proceeding?
In Episode 22 we discuss how it affects an eviction process when a tenant has a commercial lease for a store, workshop, studio, office, or any kind of business premises, but tenant begins living in the premises with landlord’s knowledge and consent.
Links:
Tenant Law Podcast Website
Today’s Case: Glebow Realty v. Dietrich, 81 Misc.3d 138(A) [App Term 1st 2023]
Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.
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Episode 21: Housing Court Leverage Tip for Tenants: Landlord can only sue for the monthly rent and that rent must be properly itemized or the case can be dismissed.
In Episode 21 we discuss how an eviction case in New York can be dismissed if the Rent Demand that the tenant is served with: (a) seeks arrears that are not properly itemized; or (b) includes any amounts beyond the monthly rent.
Links:
• AK Houses TP4 LLC v. Thurman, 2023 WL 3311755 [New York City Civil Court, New York County 2023]
• Tenant Law Podcast Website
Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.
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Episode 20: 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 § 227-e, which governs a residential landlord’s duty to mitigate a tenant’s lease default.
Links:
14 East 4th Street v. Toporek, 203 AD3d 17 [AD1st 2022]
Astor 207 Properties v. Monfreid, 2022 WL 4236851 [Supreme Court, New York County 2022]
Kakade v. Newman, 79 Misc3d 304 [Supreme Court, New York County 2022]
Pickens v. Lane, 78 Misc3d 1229(A) [New York City Civil Court, New York County 2023]
50 W Dev. V. Azoulay, 2023 WL 6011065 [Supreme Court, New York County 2023]
Tenant Law Podcast Website
Ask us your questions at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com.
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