New York Tenant Rights Attorneys

PROPERTY OWNERS, LANDLORDS & THE RIGHTS OF TENANTS

A property owner is simply the person in possession of the property and is often referred to as the "landlord". In many cases a tenant or company hired by the property owner to maintain a property and handle the screening process of potential tenants is often referred to as a landlord. Because these "landlords" are hired to represent the interest of the property owner, their actions are often still the responsibility of the property owner. The responsibilities of the property owner are very complex and can vary from state to state or due to the classification of the property entrant. Often the responsibilities of the property owner are extended to any other person in possession of the property, including the renter or tenant. The responsibility of making safe and maintaining a property is the duty of the property owner and as such, it is their duty to periodically inspect the property to warn of and repair any dangerous conditions. If you have been injured on another person's property in New York, please contact a New York premises liability lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro to discuss your case.

There are numerous substances on a property that may be considered toxic, even though the substance may have been considered safe in the past. These substances include lead based paint or plumbing, asbestos based insulation, shingles and floor tiles as well as discarded automotive fluids or cleaning supplies. If the property owner sells or rents a property known to contain toxic substances, Federal and State laws require disclosure of these substances to the potential renter or owner.

Landlords are obliged to provide reasonable safety for tenants within the property. Often this includes installing peepholes and locks on exterior doors, adequate outdoor lighting, smoke alarms, sprinklers, railing on stairs and fences around pools. In addition to physical property improvements, it is the duty of the landlord to take actions against tenants who consistently threaten the safety with of other tenants either with verbal or physical threats or other illegal activities. The landlord makes the choice of who may rent a unit or building, he or she is also required to protect tenants from other dangerous tenants. A landlord may be directly liable for any premises liability claims regarding another tenant as it is their duty to reasonably see any potential for danger during the screening process. This may not include exclusion from consideration during the screening process because of prison time served by the potential tenant, which in many states is considered discrimination.

Personal injury claims, especially related to tenant-inflicted injuries are very complex as the both parties have certain protections under their rental agreement.

If you have suffered an injury sustained from a premises liability accident or tenant-inflicted act, call to schedule a meeting with an experienced New York premises liability attorney at Wingate, Russotti &Shapiro. Our New York slip, trip and fall attorneys have been successfully representing premises liability victims since 1990, and recovering for them the monetary compensation that they deserve. You may be entitled to monetary compensation for accident related injuries, as well as compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident related costs. Contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today for a free consultation.

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