Section 8 Administrator Not Liable for Lead Paint

April 1, 1999

LVT Number: 13112

Section 8 tenant sued landlord and NYCHA, claiming both were responsible for injuries to her baby from lead paint exposure in the apartment. NYCHA was the Section 8 administrator for the building and claimed it wasn't responsible. Tenant claimed NYCHA should have inspected the apartment to certify that it was safe. The court ruled against tenant. NYCHA wasn't the building owner and couldn't be held responsible for lead paint conditions in landlord's building.

Section 8 tenant sued landlord and NYCHA, claiming both were responsible for injuries to her baby from lead paint exposure in the apartment. NYCHA was the Section 8 administrator for the building and claimed it wasn't responsible. Tenant claimed NYCHA should have inspected the apartment to certify that it was safe. The court ruled against tenant. NYCHA wasn't the building owner and couldn't be held responsible for lead paint conditions in landlord's building.

Palmer v. Millien: NYLJ, p. 35, col. 1 (3/31/99) (Sup. Ct. Kings; Belen, J)

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