The Landlord Advocate

The Landlord Advocate

The Landlord Advocate is a podcast dedicated to giving property owners and landlords the knowledge, tools, and voice they need in today’s challenging legal and public environment. Hosted by Matthew Paletz, CEO of Paletz Law, the show covers landlord–tenant law, property rights, and the ever-changing policies that affect owners nationwide. Each episode blends real-world legal insight with practical strategies to help landlords protect their investments, navigate compliance, and push back against unfair regulations.

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October 8, 2026 • 20 mins

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Landlord Advocate, host Sean O'Connor discusses the pressing issue of squatters and holdover tenants with Matthew Paletz, CEO of Paletz's Law, and senior attorney Ian Morton. They delve into the complexities of tenants who overstay their leases or occupy properties without permission, highlighting the legal challenges landlords face. The conversation covers the differences between squatters a...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Landlord Advocate, host Lisa Mosbey and guest Matthew Paletz, CEO of Paletz's Law, delve into the complexities surrounding animals in rental properties, with a focus on emotional support animals (ESAs). They discuss the legal nuances landlords face, including federal and state regulations, breed restrictions, and insurance considerations. Matthew explains the differences between ESAs and serv...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Landlord Advocate, hosts Matthew Paletz and John Mione, leaders at Paletz Law, share their remarkable journey of navigating the challenges posed by the U.S. rent moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the firm's strategic pivot to focus solely on landlord-tenant law, the impact of government-imposed eviction moratoriums, and the critical role of technology and customer service ...

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In this episode of *The Landlord Advocate*, CEO Matthew Paletz and COO Attorney John Mione discuss the legal and business challenges landlords face when dealing with disruptive tenants. They delve into issues such as non-payment, unruly behavior, drug activity, and the importance of documentation in resolving tenant disruptions effectively.

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00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Types of disruptiv...

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Episode Summary: In this episode, attorney Matthew Paletz sheds light on the complexities of fair housing compliance for landlords. From navigating discrimination claims to understanding emotional support animal requests, Matt offers valuable insights to help landlords enforce their leases without legal risks.

Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:30 – Fair Housing Challenges for Landlords 05:45 – Changes in HUD...

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Matthew and Breanna from *Paletz Law* delve into the complexities of tenant bankruptcy and its implications for landlords. They discuss the frequency of tenant bankruptcies, the duration of the bankruptcy process, the legality of automatic stays, potential impacts on landlords' finances, and the importance of legal counsel in navigating tenant bankruptcies.

Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introductio...

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Episode Summary In this first episode of The Landlord Advocate, Matthew Paletz shares the 30-year journey of Paletz Law. From its beginnings as a family firm to becoming one of the Midwest’s largest landlord representation practices, Matthew explains how the firm pivoted away from divorce law, survived the Great Recession, navigated COVID moratoriums, and rebranded into a leading advocate for property owners. He also discusse...

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