I fell walking down the steps in my apartment building. The building is old and the steps bend around a sharp curve and are different length treads. There is also a loose mat on the stairs. While I was walking down these steps on the narrow part of the treads, my foot slipped on the … Continue reading Injured on Dangerous Apartment Stairs? Why the Law May Already Be on Your Side
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I was injured outside my building in the winter. I slipped and fell on ice on the walkway leading to the front door. A nearby leader pipe from a gutter was in bad repair and was leaking water. Do I have a claim against the landlord? Yes, you have a claim. Although you can argue … Continue reading Duty of Landlord to Maintain Building
I was injured when I was exiting my apartment building during a fire. I fell on the fire escape and badly injured my knee. Do I have a claim? Depending upon the cause of the fire and the type of fire escape you were using, you may have multiple theories of recovery against the landlord … Continue reading Fire Safety
A landlord is responsible for defective and missing handrails under New York Multiple Dwelling Law