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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 1, 2026 · Index No. 161376/20|Appeal No. 7117|Case No. Case No. 2025-03324| · Appeal

A tenant holding an apartment key argues with a property owner in a building hallway.AI illustration

A landlord change sparks dispute over rent overcharges

Tenants and landlords dispute over alleged rent overcharges.

TL;DR

  1. 1Tenants say a former landlord overcharged them on rent and want compensation.
  2. 2The building was sold, and the new owner could be held responsible for past overcharges.
  3. 3The new owner argues it shouldn't be the sole defendant, causing debate in court.

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