Short Term Leasing in New York

Short-Term Leasing is a hot-button topic in New York City impacting both landlords and tenants, especially given the proliferation of Airbnb. In this course, Itkowitz PLLC partner Michelle Maratto Itkowitz provides a comprehensive review of the various legal and factual matters surrounding Short-Term Leasing in New York State.

1. Locate where the prohibition against short-term leasing is codified and what, specifically, is prohibited
2. Understand how the short-term leasing laws interact with Rent Stabilization
3. Recognize how to distinguish roommates and sublets from prohibited short-term leasing
4. Understand the landlord's potential liability if a tenant engages in illegal short-term leasing – premises liability and violations
5. Identify how landlords can tell if tenants are engaging in short-term leasing and how they can prevent and stop it
6. Learn how landlords can evict tenants for short-term leasing violations
7. Comprehend how tenants can stay clear of getting in trouble when engaging in short-term leasing