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illusory tenant
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A quick definition of illusory tenant:
An illusory tenant is a fake person who pretends to rent an apartment to help the landlord avoid following rent laws. They can also be a tenant who subleases rent-controlled apartments. In simpler terms, it's like pretending to have a roommate to get around rules about how much rent you can charge.A more thorough explanation:
An illusory tenant is a fictitious person who subleases an apartment to help the landlord avoid rent-law regulations. It can also refer to a tenant whose business is to sublease rent-controlled apartments.
For example, a landlord may create a fake tenant to sublease an apartment to themselves or a friend, allowing them to charge higher rent than what is allowed under rent control laws. This practice is illegal and can result in penalties for the landlord.