New York Guide to Residential Landlord-Tenant Law

New York Guide to Residential Landlord-Tenant Law is a definitive resource for attorneys representing landlords, tenants, housing authorities, and legal aid organizations in New York’s residential housing landscape. Authored by William J. Niebel, a highly respected housing law expert and clinical professor at Cornell Law School, this treatise blends real-world practice insight with scholarly depth to address the full range of legal issues that arise in residential tenancy matters.

This 2026 Edition delivers comprehensive coverage of foundational topics—such as lease formation, renewal, eviction proceedings, rent regulation, and warranty of habitability—while also tackling emerging issues like the use of artificial intelligence in tenant screening, retaliation protections, and short-term rental regulation.

Detailed chapters cover procedural and substantive eviction defenses, postjudgment remedies, housing discrimination, and landlord obligations under The Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act. Special attention is given to public and subsidized housing, including Section 8, the Mitchell-Lama program, and veteran housing initiatives. The treatise also features a dedicated chapter on legal ethics and AI, addressing compliance with the SHIELD Act and unauthorized practice concerns. Extensive sample forms, a detailed index, and a chapter-by-chapter breakdown make this resource practical for daily use.

Whether navigating complex litigation, advising clients on compliance, or conducting legal research, this treatise equips practitioners with authoritative analysis and strategic tools tailored to New York's unique landlord-tenant laws.

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