LANDLORD'S NEGLIGENCE

Did Landlord Create Condition That Caused Stairway Slip-and-Fall?

February 16, 2016    

Tenant sued landlord for negligence after a slip-and-fall in the building stairway. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial, claiming that it wasn’t responsible for tenant’s injury....

Did Landlord Have Notice of Urine in Stairwell?

February 16, 2016    

Tenant sued landlord for negligence after falling in a building stairwell. Landlord claimed that it wasn’t responsible and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled against landlord, who appealed and...

Tenant Claims Landlord Responsible for Slip-and-Fall

January 27, 2016    

Tenant sued landlord for negligence after she slipped and fell in the building’s “garbage room.” The court granted landlord’s request to dismiss the case without a trial. Tenant appealed, and...

Landlord Not Responsible for Tenant’s Death in Apartment Fire

January 25, 2016    

Tenant’s family sued landlord NYCHA for wrongful death after tenant died in an apartment fire. Landlord claimed that it wasn’t responsible and asked the court to dismiss the case. The court ruled for...

Landlord Not Responsible for Police Officer's Injuries

January 25, 2016    

A police officer, who was injured falling down an apartment building’s steps while pursuing a suspect, sued landlord. He claimed that the condition of the steps was unsafe and that landlord knew or should have...

Court Appoints Special Master to Enforce Mold Remediation

January 19, 2016    

Public housing tenants brought a class action against landlord NYCHA in federal court under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They claimed that NYCHA failed to abate mold and excessive moisture in their...

Tenant Didn't Prove Value of Property Damaged by Ceiling Leak

December 21, 2015