Landlord Sues Tenants Over Bad Review
#TenantRights #SLAPPLawsuitA Wisconsin couple is being sued by their landlord after posting negative online reviews about alleged undisclosed fees. The landlord, who is also a lawyer, claims the reviews are false and extortionate. The couple has moved to dismiss the case. read more
NYC Mayors Landlord Crackdown Stymied by Hidden Owners
#NYCHousingCrisis #TenantRightsNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds "rental rip-off hearings" to address negligent landlords, but tenant complaints are complicated by owners hiding behind LLCs. Residents report severe maintenance issues, yet identifying and holding accountable the actual property owners remains a significant challenge. read more
Woman awarded $165,000 in emotional support parrot discrimination case
#EmotionalSupport #TenantRightsTenant in New York wins $165k after being nearly evicted over three emotional support parrots. The Rutherford co-op ordered to pay damages after attempting to remove her due to noise complaints about Layla, Ginger, and Curtis read more