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LANDLORD-TENANT issues in this database are pervasive and touch on additional database categories. Some of the additional categories are listed here in “all caps” and boldface. The specific issues described below are addressed in both the “Landlord-Tenant” database category and in any other category indicated. These entries may help in choosing the most relevant categories and keywords for searches in this area of the law.

Lien Law (landlord required renovation by tenant, etc., LIEN LAW);

Attorney’s Fees (ATTORNEYS);

Out-of-Possession Landlords (liability for injuries on premises, slip and falls, etc. (NEGLIGENCE)

Lead Paint (NEGLIGENCE, TOXIC TORTS);

Assault (liability for assaults on premises, etc., NEGLIGENCE);

Security (NEGLIGENCE);

Slip and Falls (NEGLIGENCE);

Yellowstone Injunction (CIVIL PROCEDURE);

Rent Control (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Rent Stabilization Law (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Rent Overcharges (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Dangerous Conditions (NEGLIGENCE);

Maintenance (responsibility for maintenance, etc., NEGLIGENCE);

Leases (CONTRACT LAW);

Contract Law (leases, etc., CONTRACT LAW);

Labor Law-Construction Law (construction accidents, etc., LABOR LAW-CONSTRUCTION LAW);

Class Actions (tenants, etc., CIVIL PROCEDURE);

Rental Permits (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Occupancy Requirements (MUNICIPAL LAW, ZONING, LAND USE);

Municipal Regulation (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Fraudulent Inducement (leases, etc., FRAUD, CONTRACT LAW);

Right to Inspect (CONTRACT LAW, NEGLIGENCE);

Right to Repair (CONTRACT LAW, NEGLIGENCE);

Additional Insureds;

NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHRC);

Options (written notice, etc., CONTRACT LAW);

Vacancy Increase;

Urstadt Law (rent control, etc.);

Retaliatory Eviction (REAL PROPERTY LAW, REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS LAW);

Constructive Eviction;

Succession Rights (family members, etc., MUNICIPAL LAW);

Ratification (acceptance of rent, etc., CONTRACT LAW);

NYC Housing Authority (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Termination of Tenancy (NYC Housing Authority, etc., MUNICIPAL LAW);

Expectation of Privacy (criminal law, changed locks, etc., CRIMINAL LAW);

Subtenants;

Multiple Dwelling Law;

Ejectment;

Eviction;

AirBnB;

Real Property Tax Law (REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW);

Surrender;

Insurance Law (standing to sue, etc., INSURANCE LAW, CIVIL PROCEDURE);

Res Ipsa Loquitur (NEGLIGENCE);

Rent Subsidies;

Duty to Keep Premises Safe (NEGLIGENCE);

Break-Ins (NEGLIGENCE);

Rescission (CONTRACT LAW);

Notice (dangerous condition, etc., NEGLIGENCE);

Broker’s Commission (REAL ESTATE);

Nuisance (NUISANCE);

Liquidated Damages (CONTRACT LAW);

Fair Market Rent Appeal (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Temporary Relocation (MUNICIPAL LAW);

Rent;

Dog Bites (ANIMAL LAW);

Implied Warranty of Habitability;

Warranty of Habitability;

Right of Entry (CONTRACT LAW).