Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

homeowners responseability./getting sued

if i the homeowner lets a party be given at my home and i tell the person giving the party that no alcohol is allowed and people bring alcohol without my permission or knowledge and those people drive and get into an accident can the homeowner be held responseable and get sued? thanks.


Asked on 6/28/09, 7:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: homeowners responseability./getting sued

That's actually two questions - and in order to answer the questions, one needs a bit more information.

Who is "the person" giving the party. A teenager? A tenant? What level of supervision is required? What level of supervision was there?

One can always be sued...the better question is whether the suit will be successful. If you have been sued, remember that your homeowners insurance may cover the lawsuit.

I work with homeowners who have been sued whether or not they have insurance. Please feel free to get in touch.

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Answered on 6/28/09, 8:08 pm


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