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Update on Sidewalk Safety & Injury Liability in New York

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:32:42 +0000

With the return of winter weather, the New York City Department of Buildings issued a reminder last week to all property owners, landlords and businesses to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property of snow and ice. NYC Administrative Code 16-123 requires that property owners and landlords who are in charge of any building or lot in […]

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A Landlord’s Failure to Maintain Property

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:16:26 +0000

Recently, a Bronx Housing Court Judge sentenced a Bronx landlord to 30 days in jail for neglecting to make needed repairs on his apartment building. While the landlord claimed he was unable to make needed repairs to his apartment building due to lack of funds, he was unable to prove this claim in court. His […]

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Potential Dangers and Forms of Negligence on Commercial Properties

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:15:47 +0000

Shopping malls are designed to accommodate a large population of people moving incrowds through stores, hallways and up stairs and elevators. With all of this activity, occasional accidents are bound to occur. There are a variety of possible hazards that can endanger mall visitors, especially if the staff and management are not fulfilling their duty […]

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Residential and Commercial Landlord Negligence

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:34:27 +0000

Everyone has a right to live and work in a safe environment and for over 2 millionrenters in New York City much of the responsibility for adequate conditions lies with a landlord or property manager. Tenants and guests of both residential and commercial premises are protected by several state and New York City laws, from […]

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Property Accidents Due to Negligence

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:57:46 +0000

Property owners have a legal obligation to keep their property safe and to warn visitors of potential hazards. In such cases where an accident is sustained on someone’s property due to negligence or a wrongful act, there are a number of questions that arise. Premises liability cases can be complex and victims typically need to […]