Episode 56: Stop Negotiating with Your Landlord the Wrong Way; Housing Court Hack – Wrong Description of Apartment
About this episode
This episode discusses a Housing Court Hack for tenants facing eviction and offers negotiation tips for better outcomes with landlords.
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 .
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