November 3, 2024

Premises liability.

An out-of-possession landlord is not liable for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on leased premises in the absence of a statute imposing liability, a contractual provision placing the duty to repair on the landlord, or a course of conduct by the landlord giving rise to a duty.

Greco v, St. Bridget's Church at Westbury, Queens Co., NY Slip Op 05203 (2d Dep't October 23, 2024)

Here is the decision.