Famous NYC dive 169 Bar claims landlord is trying to take its brand.
Battle Over 169 Bar Trademark A contentious situation is unfolding at the renowned 169 Bar, where the landlord is allegedly attempting to seize control of the bar’s trademark to open a similar establishment in the same spot, according to a shocking lawsuit. Maria Colon, whose family has owned the property for years, reportedly filed to […]
NYC Councilwoman and congressional candidate Julie Won reportedly occupied a luxury Queens condo without permission, according to the landlord.
A New York City councilman who is in the running for Congress is facing a $25,000 debt for unpaid rent after living in a luxury high-rise for five months, as reported by his former landlord and court documents. Councilmember Julie Wong (D-Queens) and her family recently left their one-bedroom condo at Skyline Towers on Long […]
Landlord in NYC asks for assistance as costly ‘9-year-squatter’ situation leads to losses of hundreds of thousands in unpaid rent and fees
Brooklyn Landlord’s Long Legal Battle Continues NEW YORK CITY — A Brooklyn landlord claims he’s been trapped in a frustrating legal ordeal for almost ten years, resulting in significant financial loss due to unpaid rent and mounting legal expenses, all while his tenants live in their apartments without compensating him directly. Thomas Diana, who owns […]
Brooklyn landlord claims tenant hasn’t paid rent for almost ten years
Brooklyn Landlord in Long Legal Battle Over Unpaid Rent NEW YORK CITY — A landlord from Brooklyn claims he has been caught in a lengthy legal struggle for nearly ten years, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars due to unpaid rent and escalating legal fees. He attributes the delays in the courts to the ongoing […]
Landlord alleged to have set tenant’s car ablaze in ongoing harassment.
A landlord in Los Angeles is facing serious accusations from tenants, who say he has threatened them with violent acts, including setting their vehicles on fire and using bear spray against them. Nela Petrusan, who manages a property in downtown Los Angeles, appeared in court on Wednesday to respond to charges of criminal harassment. Allegations […]
Mamdani states that the Bronx landlord case establishes a new legal standard for New York City.
New Judgment Against Bronx Landlord Highlights NYC’s Housing Crisis New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced on Thursday a significant ruling from the Bronx Supreme Court, which imposed a $2.1 million judgment against landlord Seth Miller. This case could serve as a model for future actions City Hall might take against property owners who do […]
Raising Cane’s takes legal action against Boston landlord over chicken smell causing eviction issues.
Raising Cane’s Faces Eviction Over Chicken Odor From flyering to litigation, Raising Cane’s is in a serious situation. The beloved chicken finger chain claims its landlord is threatening eviction from one of its Boston locations due to what they describe as an “obnoxious” smell permeating the building. The growing company filed a lawsuit against 755 […]
City identifies the ‘worst landlord’ of 2025, noted for having thousands of active violations.
Gotham City Declared 2025’s Worst Landlord Gotham City has reportedly set a troubling record, being identified as having the most landlord violations on file, according to a recent report by Public Defender Jumaane Williams. Margaret Brann, the president of A&E Real Estate Holdings—a prominent landlord in New York City—was cited for an astonishing 4,872 unresolved […]
When Wall Street Turns Into Your Landlord, Families Suffer
Families First Housing Act: A Response to Housing Inequality My wife, Rocky, and I began our journey in a double-wide trailer. We worked tirelessly, saved diligently, and eventually managed to buy a home. It’s what many might call an American tale. You put in the effort, create something meaningful, and gain a portion of your […]
Landlord Groups Secretly Receive Approval to Maintain High Rent Prices
This fall, renters across the U.S. felt a sigh of relief. October brought some good news, as reported by the Wall Street Journal: rent prices are stabilizing after a steep rise due to the pandemic. The national average rent dipped by 0.3% from August, and while that might not seem like much, it marks the […]