windyMagician
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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.