Tag: Residential Landlord and Tenant

Save Text Messages – Proving in Court How Long an Apartment Has Needed Repairs

May 24, 2026   This post is a companion article to my podcast, which, at the time of publication of the episode was called Tenant Law Podcast, but which is now called Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Today’s case is… Continue reading Save Text Messages – Proving in Court How Long an Apartment Has Needed Repairs

Game Changing Loft Law Decision

March 22, 2026   The Loft Law in New York is complicated, and unlike housing laws in other places. The Rent Stabilization Law in New York is complicated, and unlike housing laws in other places. This story lives at the very complicated and misunderstood intersection of the Loft Law and the Rent Stabilization Law.  … Continue reading Game Changing Loft Law Decision

What can you do about the hazards caused by warehoused (vacant) apartments in your building? NYC Local Law 1 of 2024!

March 1, 2026   This post is a companion article to my podcast, which, at the time of publication of the episode was called Tenant Law Podcast, but which is now called Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Today’s focus is… Continue reading What can you do about the hazards caused by warehoused (vacant) apartments in your building? NYC Local Law 1 of 2024!

Roaches (or other infestations) can constitute an immediately hazardous housing violation and result in a suspension of all or part of the rent obligation.

January 11, 2026   This post is a companion article to my podcast, which, at the time of publication of the episode was called Tenant Law Podcast, but which is now called Learn to Live Better, a Housing Law Podcast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Today’s case is… Continue reading Roaches (or other infestations) can constitute an immediately hazardous housing violation and result in a suspension of all or part of the rent obligation.

Buying a Tenant Time and Reading Statutes Plainly

November 9, 2025 I represented a residential tenant, a widowed parent of two school-aged children. The tenancy was not Rent Stabilized or subject to the Good Cause Eviction Law. My client needed to buy time in the premises, without breaking the bank on legal fees, so that the my client could buy a home. In… Continue reading Buying a Tenant Time and Reading Statutes Plainly

If I break my lease early, doesn’t my landlord have to find a new tenant? Or am I liable for the rest of the lease?

April 6, 2025   For the next few months in 2025, I am going to spend some time in these pages cross-promoting my very popular podcast, the Tenant Law Podcast - listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever there are awesome podcasts. This blog post expands on Tenant Law Podcast Episode 20.   Today we… Continue reading If I break my lease early, doesn’t my landlord have to find a new tenant? Or am I liable for the rest of the lease?

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

March 2, 2025   For the next few months in 2025, I am going to spend some time in these pages cross-promoting my very popular podcast, the Tenant Law Podcast - listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever there are awesome podcasts. This blog post expands on Tenant Law Podcast Episode 19.   Today we… Continue reading Can I lose my Rent Stabilized apartment because I was away caring for a sick relative?

The Difference Between Subtenants and Roommates and Why it Matters

February 2, 2025   For the next few months in 2025, I am going to spend some time in these pages cross-promoting my very popular podcast, the Tenant Law Podcast - listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever there are awesome podcasts. This blog post expands on Tenant Law Podcast Episode 18.   First let’s… Continue reading The Difference Between Subtenants and Roommates and Why it Matters

Bringing a Landlord-Tenant Case to a Satisfying Conclusion – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Making the Eviction Day Happen or Preventing the Eviction Day From Happening)

June 25, 2024 On April 19, 2024, Michelle Itkowitz taught a certified continuing legal education class for Lawline, entitled "Bringing a Landlord-Tenant Case to a Satisfying Conclusion". Below is an excerpt from the 45-page materials that accompany the program. First, here are the great reviews the program has garnered so far: "Michelle is a great… Continue reading Bringing a Landlord-Tenant Case to a Satisfying Conclusion – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Making the Eviction Day Happen or Preventing the Eviction Day From Happening)

Landlord-Tenant Litigation in the Courtroom – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Discovery)

May 20, 2024 On February 20, 2024, Michelle Itkowitz taught a certified continuing legal education class for Lawline, entitled "Landlord-Tenant Litigation in the Courtroom". Below is an excerpt from the 39-page materials that accompany the program. The program has so far received 172 reviews, with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars. First, here… Continue reading Landlord-Tenant Litigation in the Courtroom – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Discovery)

Getting a Landlord-Tenant Case Started / Predicate Notices – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Who is the Owner?)

April 10, 2024 On January 19, 2024, Michelle Itkowitz taught a certified continuing legal education program for Lawline, entitled "Getting a Landlord-Tenant Case Started / Predicate Notices". Below is an excerpt from the 50-page materials that accompany the program. The program has received 253 ratings with an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars.… Continue reading Getting a Landlord-Tenant Case Started / Predicate Notices – Michelle Itkowitz Lawline Presentation (Excerpt – Who is the Owner?)

Anatomy of a Hairy Apartment Settlement Agreement

February 25, 2024   At this stage in my career journey and at my price-point, I typically do not get hired by landlords of Rent Stabilized buildings unless it is for consulting, development, or for a very hairy apartment or building situation. This story is about a very very hairy apartment situation.   To start… Continue reading Anatomy of a Hairy Apartment Settlement Agreement