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Snow and Ice Removal: What Is Your NY Landlord’s Responsibility?

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2025 Winter has arrived and with it snow and ice. Sometimes these elements can add beauty to the season, but, in many cases, they also add danger – particularly in snow and ice on sidewalks, driveways, and other areas that can be slip and fall hazards. Snow and ice is a matter of public safety in New York, and because of that, sidewalks and other walkways must be kept clear. Homeowners, property managers, and business […]

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Liability and Legal Recourse in NY Swimming Pool Accidents

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Swimming pools offer a refreshing escape during hot summer months, but they also pose potential risks for accidents and injuries. In New York, property owners have legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of individuals using their swimming pools. Understanding liability and legal recourse in swimming pool accidents is essential for both property owners and victims seeking compensation for injuries. Legal Responsibilities of Property Owners: Property owners in New York have a duty to maintain safe […]

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Premises Liability in New York

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Premises liability is a crucial legal concept that places property owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions for visitors and guests. In New York, property owners must ensure that their premises are free from hazards and dangerous conditions that could cause harm to others. When they fail to meet this duty, innocent individuals may suffer injuries or accidents due to negligence. Understanding Premises Liability in New York Premises liability is a legal doctrine that holds property […]

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HPD Lists Bronx’s Worst Apartment Buildings

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What Is the Housing Preservation and Development Department or HPD? A recent news article published by the Bronx Times shines a light on the deplorable living conditions in some apartment buildings in the Bronx, New York. The article highlights the Bronx’s worst apartment buildings and underscores the importance of the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department in addressing these issues. In this blog post, we will explain the role of the HPD, its regulatory and […]

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Parking Garage Collapse In Lower Manhattan – What Happened?

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Parking Garage Collapse in Lower Manhattan: A Case of Premises Liability and Landlord Obligations On April 18, 2023, a parking garage suddenly collapsed in Lower Manhattan, leaving one person dead and several others injured. This devastating event raises important questions about the obligations of landlords to maintain their property in a safe condition and general rules of premises liability. The Collapse: What Happened On a seemingly normal day in Lower Manhattan, people were going about […]

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Did You Trip and Fall On a Broken Sidewalk? Here’s What You Need To Know Right Now

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New York City is known for its bustling streets and sidewalks, but what happens when you trip and fall and are injured by a broken sidewalk? If you’ve been injured due to a defective sidewalk, you may be entitled to compensation under premises liability law. However, navigating this area of law can be complicated, so it’s important to understand your rights and obligations if you find yourself in this situation. Types of Defects Sidewalk defects […]

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Injured Because of Urine on a Staircase?

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Urine in the staircase, or hallway, of an apartment building is a common problem that can cause a slip and fall accident resulting in injuries. There are several ways that urine can end up on the floor in apartment building stairwells and hallways. Injuries that result for a slip and fall on urine are known as a premises liability case. Some of the most common ways include: Pet urine: Pets, especially dogs, may accidentally […]

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NY General Liability Vs. Premises Liability: What To Know

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Most people are not experts in the inner workings of the law, which is why lawyers exist! Still, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of some general concepts that can impact your life if you’re injured. Two such concepts: general liability and premises liability. General liability is not the same as premises liability, since they refer to two different legal concepts. Here is what you need to know about these two things, […]

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What to Know About Mold and Illness in NY

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If you live in a shared space like an apartment, there are certain issues you’re more likely to encounter. Noisy neighbors. Broken elevators. Poor lighting in the hallway when a lightbulb goes out. One dangerous thing no one wants to encounter in their home? Mold. If you have mold in your rented apartment and have felt its effects, you may be wondering what you can do. New York has laws that govern the mitigation of […]

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Get Hurt at a NY Baseball Game? Know Your Rights

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Baseball is the great American pastime, but even when it comes to fun and games, there’s a chance someone can get hurt. It may not be something many people think about, but people do get injured at Major League Baseball. Some of these injuries require medical care – and even hospitalization. In fact, a New York Pizza restaurant owner was recently hit in the head with a foul ball, suffering a concussion. What happens when […]

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Snow and Ice Removal: What Is Your NY Landlord’s Responsibility?

Liability and Legal Recourse in NY Swimming Pool Accidents

Premises Liability in New York

HPD Lists Bronx’s Worst Apartment Buildings

Parking Garage Collapse In Lower Manhattan – What Happened?

Did You Trip and Fall On a Broken Sidewalk? Here’s What You Need To Know Right Now

Injured Because of Urine on a Staircase?

NY General Liability Vs. Premises Liability: What To Know

What to Know About Mold and Illness in NY

Get Hurt at a NY Baseball Game? Know Your Rights

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