Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Police drug raid damage to rental unit

I own an apartment building. One of the units was involved in a no-knock entry drug raid. The door needs to be replaced. Who is responsible for replacing the door, the tenant or the police?


Asked on 12/28/02, 4:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Police drug raid damage to rental unit

If the raid was legal & based on probable cause the tenant is responsible.

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Answered on 12/28/02, 11:31 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Police drug raid damage to rental unit

If the raid was conducted lawfully, the tenant is responsible. If there was no probable cause, you have a claim against the police department.

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Answered on 12/30/02, 3:44 pm


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