Tag Archives: landlord and tenant laws

Lawsuit news! OMG, can’t believe I’m doing this!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Naomi

Just when we all thought I was done with news about silly lawsuits–i.e., those that make us all either scratch our heads or laugh out loud–I picked this one up from New York lawyer, Eric Sanders. Thanks, Eric. Source: ‘Sex … Continue reading →

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Dog is only a visitor, judge rules

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Naomi

Oh these sneaky-bad landlords! Tenants in a Bronx apartment did not violate their lease’s prohibition against keeping pets, a judge has ruled. Source: Dog Is Only a Visitor, Judge Rules; Tenants Can Keep Apartment | New York Law Journal By … Continue reading →

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The court says you can’t pay your way out of a lease cancellation

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Naomi

A curt court warning to tenants who’ve received notice from their landlords that their leases will be not renewed. This is especially ugly news given that New York State’s incontinent and incompetent legislature has just failed to renew our protective … Continue reading →

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