March 22, 2017

Snow, ice, and an out-of-possession landlord's liability.

Practice point:  Snow or ice is not a significant structural or design defect for which an out-of-possession landlord may be held liable.

Case:  Cepeda v. KRF Realty LLC, NY Slip Op 01961 (1st Dep't March 16, 2017)

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow's issue:  A claim of conspiracy to commit a tort.