New Landlord Responsible for Defective Stove Hood Installation

July 31, 2008

LVT Number: #20590

Tenant sued landlord for negligence after she was injured in her apartment. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. Landlord argued that any supposed defect in the hood over the stove in tenant's apartment wasn't apparent at the time it inspected tenant's apartment and bought the building. The court ruled against landlord. A trial was required to determine the facts.

Tenant sued landlord for negligence after she was injured in her apartment. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. Landlord argued that any supposed defect in the hood over the stove in tenant's apartment wasn't apparent at the time it inspected tenant's apartment and bought the building. The court ruled against landlord. A trial was required to determine the facts.

Mirkinson v. Stonehill Realty Corp.: NYLJ, 7/11/08, p. 34, col. 5 (App. Div. 2 Dept.; Santucci, JP, Angiolillo, Eng, Chambers, JJ)

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