Landlord Responsible for Discarding Refrigerator Without Removing Door and Lock

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving a refrigerator out on the curb for pickup without removing the door and lock. Landlord claimed that she wasn't responsible for doing so. The ALJ ruled against landlord and fined her $100. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant's refrigerator was being replaced. Even by her own statements, landlord hadn't clearly instructed tenant to remove the door and lock before discarding the old refrigerator. And it was landlord's responsibility to do this, no matter what tenant's lease said.

Philip: ECB App. No. 31675 (5/31/00) [2-pg. doc.]