Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Tenant likes to over flow toilet

My tenant over flows his toilet at times. I live in the same

building. Can I use his security to pay for my damages. If I can't, what can I do or should I ask '' What is the correct

legal way to make him pay for damages ?.''

ps I checked the toilet - nothing wrong.

I changed the toilet - nothing wrong.

I had a plumper come - nothing wrong.


Asked on 8/27/04, 6:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Tenant likes to over flow toilet

The specific purpose of the security deposit is to pay for damages not caused by normal wear and tear but you better be sure that there is nothing wrong with the toilet before you start deducting.

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Answered on 8/27/04, 8:36 am


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