Generally, property owners are not liable for unforeseeable and unexpected assaults on their premises. They may, however, have a duty if the risk of harm is foreseeable. Additionally, while landowners
Landlords have a duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. A landlord may be liable for injuries resulting from its failure to maintain the property in a reasonably
New York in winter can be dangerous for pedestrians. Although property owners in many New York cities have a duty to clear sidewalks abutting their property, New York law does
Snow and ice can be serious hazards for pedestrians in New York at this time of year. Despite the potential hazards, however, New York law does not require a property
Under New York law, a property owner is not liable for an injury arising from an accident resulting from a “trivial” defect on the property. New York case law holds
Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common sources of injury in New York City, with victims often suffering serious and life-altering injuries that sometimes even result in death. These are
New York City serves an estimated 54 million tourists annually, with the state having one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the country. In fact, the city has seen
With winter on the horizon, it won’t be long before city pedestrians will begin to routinely encounter ice-covered and slippery walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, stairways and store entrances. While ice
The New York Court of Appeals ruled an apartment building owner is not entitled to summary judgment just because the older building, the site of a fall resulting in serious
Property owners have a responsibility to keep their site in reasonably safe condition for those they welcome to it. That means if there are dangers present, property owners have to
