Episode 49: Housing Court Hack – Case Dismissed for Using Wrong Notice of Petition
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This episode discusses how using the wrong notice of petition can lead to case dismissal in Housing Court.
In Episode 49, we examine another “Housing Court Hack”, ways to spot hidden procedural defects that may get your summary proceeding dismissed. In this episode we examine what happens if the landlord uses the wrong form when attempting to sue you in Housing Court. Links: • Tenant Law Podcast Website • Today’s Case • Uniform Civil Rules for the New York City Civil Court § 208.42 • The NYC Civil Court Nonpayment Notice of Petition Form • The NYC Civil Court Holdover Notice of Petition Form • Other Housing Court Hack Episodes: o Episode 3 : Can I gain leverage in Housing Court if my landlord describes my apartment incorrectly? o 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. o Episode 38 : Housing Court Hack: How to Get your Case Dismissed if your Landlord’s Ownership Entity is in Bad Standing with the State, which is Easy to Look Up. • Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com .
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- Episode 57: Late Renewal? Protect Yourself from Overcharges on a Rent Stabilized Lease!
- Episode 56: Stop Negotiating with Your Landlord the Wrong Way; Housing Court Hack – Wrong Description of Apartment
- Episode 55: NYC Rental Housing Types Demystified
- Episode 54: A Powerful Defense to the Nonpayment of Rent that Few Tenants Know About; Multiple Dwelling Law 302 Explored!
- Episode 53: Can your landlord charge you an extra fee each month because you pay your rent electronically?
- Episode 52: Breaking Your Lease Early, Seven Best Practices
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