Surviving a ceiling collapse leaves residents dealing with severe physical pain and immense shock from the accident. In New York, building owners must maintain safe, habitable living conditions. When a failure to repair or address defects causes physical harm, the...
New York City offers no forgiveness for driving mistakes. A moment of distraction or a delayed reaction can change your family’s life forever. Your teen will likely face elevated risks throughout the first year as they build their driving intuition. As a parent, you...
Many renters picture accidents as simple falls on wet floors. However, your daily life in a Bronx apartment may involve other risks that draw less attention. Legal responsibility often focuses on whether a property owner took sensible steps to keep a building safe....
Delivery apps have become part of everyday life in the Bronx. From groceries to late-night meals, people rely on quick drop-offs more than ever. At the same time, many residents have noticed more close calls and even accidents on busy streets, sidewalks and bike...
The Bronx tops the charts as New York City's moldiest borough for 2025. Survey results from RentHop show that thousands of residents file mold complaints in the area. This persistent problem goes beyond a simple maintenance issue or eyesore. Mold exposure can trigger...
Housing code violations in New York City rose by 24% last year, with housing officials issuing more than 895,000 violations across the city. The Northwest Bronx had one of the highest concentrations. Many of these violations involved broken stairs, poor lighting or...
Tenants renting residential properties expect them to be reasonably safe and clean. They pay for access to the space and for the landlord to maintain it in a reasonably safe manner. Unfortunately, many landlords delay crucial maintenance, ignore declining property...
Premises liability concerns the financial and legal culpability that comes along with property ownership. Building owners have a responsibility to maintain their holdings in reasonably safe condition. Frequently, discussions of premises liability specifically...
Rental housing arrangements are often quite convenient. Renters generally do not have to worry about the expense or logistics of property maintenance. Their landlord has to maintain the property and perform any necessary repairs when the furnace fails or a storm...
To many people, premises liability is synonymous with a slip-and-fall situation. They think of a business where staff members don't keep the floors clean or the parking lot clear of snow and ice during inclement weather. However, premises liability claims can result...