Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

I am the home owner of a three story house, each floor is rented by my family members. My sister broke her refrigerator and says it's my responsibility to replace it, is this true? Note there were no contracts signed for living costs and regulations.


Asked on 5/16/11, 10:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

This is very fact-dependent. If the appliance was defective at the time the tenancy began, then landlord is responsible for fixing it. If the appliance wore out during the tenancy, then Landlord is responsible for fixing it. If tenant damaged the appliance, then landlord owes no duty of repair, and may deduct the cost of repairing or replacing the appliance from the tenant's security deposit. Failure of tenant to do so can result in an eviction for failing to make good the damage done.

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Answered on 5/16/11, 4:07 pm


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