February 6, 2018

An out-of-possession landlord's liability.

An out-of-possession landlord that has assumed the obligation to make repairs to its property cannot be held liable for injuries caused by a defective condition at the property unless it either created the condition or had actual or constructive notice of it.

Case:  Amster v. Kromer, NY Slip Op 00538 (2d Dep't January 31, 2018)

Here is the decision.