Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

About 2 weeks ago, I was moving out of a subsidized rental property in Binghamton, NY. On Sunday September 30th, I fell off two stairs that is an exit way out the back. I sprained my ankle. The Sunday evening it happened I left a message for the landlord, asking if I could have a few extra days to clean the apartment because I had fallen on their stairs. They agreed they would give me till Friday the fifth of October. Unfortunately I was unable to complete task due to my foot. I began renting in 2010, and the Department of Social Services gave the landlord, "a letter of guarentee" This simply means that they will pay any damages if incurred during the time of rental. I am seeking to sue this landlord because of the fall number one, and due to my fall I was unable to clean the apartment. I have several witnesses that noted the fall off of the landlord's stairs. This is not a simple get back at the landlord, simply I got hurt, in which was because of the poor construction of the stairs, and this is not resolving itself like a normal sprain. I want compensation for the injury, because I am suffering. First Ward Action Council is known by tenants to allow many people to violate their lease, including allowing drug use on the properties with children around.


Asked on 10/15/12, 7:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

you fail to indicate any negligence by the LL.

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Answered on 10/16/12, 6:59 am


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