Landlord Responsible for Tenant's Property Damage Due to Radiator Leak

November 27, 2018

LVT Number: #29777

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court after property damage resulted from a leaking radiator in tenant's apartment. The court ruled for tenant and awarded her $3,800. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord was responsible for maintaining and repairing the leaking radiator and failed to do so. Tenant proved the purchase price of the furniture, clothing, and other household items damaged as a result of landlord's negligence.

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court after property damage resulted from a leaking radiator in tenant's apartment. The court ruled for tenant and awarded her $3,800. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord was responsible for maintaining and repairing the leaking radiator and failed to do so. Tenant proved the purchase price of the furniture, clothing, and other household items damaged as a result of landlord's negligence.

Contreras v. Parkash 1530 LLC: 61 Misc.3d 131(A), 2018 NY Slip Op 51435(U) (App. T. 1 Dept.; 10/15/18; Gonzalez, JP, Cooper, Edmead, JJ)

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