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 […]
Landlord known as the ‘Bernie Madoff’ defaults on ‘The Nanny’ building: lawsuit
Landlord in Trouble Over Manhattan Property Linked to “The Nanny” A new lawsuit claims that landlord Steven Kloman, notoriously nicknamed “Landlord Bernie Madoff” due to his past controversies, owes significant money to Fannie Mae concerning a well-known Manhattan building. According to filings in Manhattan, Kloman has defaulted on a multimillion-dollar loan for the Upper East […]
Influencer known for dining and dashing in NYC facing eviction from upscale Williamsburg apartment by landlord Eliot Spitzer.
Her feelings of jealousy were evident. An aspiring foodie influencer with a penchant for Prada finds herself in a bit of a predicament. After being arrested multiple times for dining and dashing at upscale restaurants, she’s now facing eviction from her luxury apartment. The landlord in question? None other than former New York Governor Eliot […]
Landlord Steven Croman defaults on $170 million loans
Landlord Faces Foreclosure Amid Massive Loan Default New court documents reveal that landlord Bernie Madoff has defaulted on nearly $170 million in loans and is now facing foreclosure on a significant 35 properties in Manhattan. Stephen Croman, a long-time controversial landlord and convicted fraudster, is again in legal trouble, this time in civil court. Recent […]
Woman accused of pressuring mentally ill landlord into marriage days before his death: lawsuit
Controversial Marriage for Inheritance Purposes A woman from the Upper West Side is reportedly facing serious allegations stemming from claims that she secretly wed her mentally ill landlord shortly before his death. This drastic move, according to the landlord’s brother, was apparently motivated by the desire to inherit his fortune. Barbara Seidel, aged 63, had […]