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Editor: David Reiss
Brooklyn Law School

October 2, 2023

How to Fake-Own the New Yorker Hotel

By David Reiss

New York magazine’s Curbed interviewed me for their explainer, How to Fake-Own the New Yorker Hotel. It reads: The story of how a guy named Mickey Barreto came to own, at least on paper, the New Yorker hotel is a … Continue reading

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October 2, 2023 in Renting | Permalink | No Comments

January 27, 2023

Biden’s “Bill of Rights” for Renters

By David Reiss

  I was interviewed for a CBS in Austin (and other local Sinclair affiliates) news story, Biden Administration Proposes ‘Bill of Rights’ to Protect Renters in Tight Housing Market. The text of the story opens, Data shows that more than … Continue reading

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January 27, 2023 in Renting | Permalink | No Comments

February 19, 2019

Luxury Rental Turned Into College Dorm

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in ‘Help! My Luxury Rental Was Turned Into a College Dorm’. It opens, Finally! After years of scraping by in cramped apartments in sketchy neighborhoods, you’ve made it—into a luxury rental with a doorman, concierge service, gym, bike room, … Continue reading

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February 19, 2019 in Renting | Permalink | 1 Comment

April 17, 2018

Big Eviction Data

By David Reiss

The Eviction Lab, run by Princeton University Professor Matthew Desmond (of Evicted fame) has recently released its Methodology Report and related resources. The introduction to the report opens, In recent years, renters’ housing costs have far outpaced their incomes, driving a nationwide affordability … Continue reading

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April 16, 2018

Cities With the Worst Rent

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Cities With the Worst Rent: Is This How Much You’re Coughing Up? It opens, Sure, rents are too dang high just about everywhere, but people living in Los Angeles really have a right to complain: New analysis by Forbes has found … Continue reading

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April 16, 2018 in Renting | Permalink | No Comments

January 17, 2018

How to Rent out A Condo

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in How to Rent out a Condo: Watch out! It’s Not the Same as a Home. It opens, How to rent out a condo: This may seem like a simple question, but if you own a condominium, you probably … Continue reading

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January 16, 2018

Using Your Security Deposit for Rent

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Can You Use Your Security Deposit as Last Month’s Rent? Find the Answer Here. It opens, Can you use your security deposit as last month’s rent? This question is common among tenants vacating their apartments, and for very good reason: … Continue reading

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