Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Fungus in ceiling

I own a co-op apartment in a building where the sponsors are renting apartments also. One such tenant lives above me for less than 2 years. I have had 4 leaks from that apartment in the past year and a half. The latest leak was a few weeks ago and they are waiting for things to dry out before replastering my bathroom ceiling and walls, but in the meantime I have to be removing fungus that is growing out of the cracks in my ceiling, and the smell is giving me a sinus infection. Can I take action against anyone?


Asked on 6/24/04, 11:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Fungus in ceiling

You can bring a pers inj/prop damage claim against the owner of that apt (Sponsor).

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Answered on 6/25/04, 7:45 am
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Fungus in ceiling

From your stated it facts it certainly seems that you have a viable action with several possible causes of action against the owner of that apartment, we do specialize in these types of cases �..however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 6/25/04, 11:08 am


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