While a lot of landlords are honest and take their responsibilities seriously, there are others whose only concern is collecting as much money in rent as they can, while spending as little as possible on issues of sanitation and safety. The law in New York states that landlords have a legal obligation to make sure that their properties are fit…
Most commercial property rental leases provide that the landlord has a duty to make certain major repairs, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical and exterior walls and utilities. The tenant’s responsibility is to give the landlord notice that the item is in need of repair. The landlord must have the repair done within a reasonable amount of time, unless…
While it is important to immediately contact an experienced Long Island NY landlord negligence attorney once you or a loved one has been injured because of a property owner’s or landlord’s negligence, there are other things you must do to effectively respond to such injuries. What to Do When Injured Because of Long Island NY Landlord Negligence 1. See a…
Have you ever been hurt because your landlord neglected to fix something that’s broken in your building? If you answered “yes,” then you ought to know that landlords and property owners have a responsibility to remedy defective and hazardous conditions in your building and that their failing to do so makes them liable for any injuries that may arise from…