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Posted by Mark Smith on July 29, 1999 at 20:03:27:

In Reply to: Landlord responsibilities-vacancy lease posted by Fran on July 28, 1999 at 18:13:56:

The apartment is supposed to be left "broom clean" by the previous tenant, and under §27-2013 of the New York City Administrative Code (Housing Maintenace Code), the landlord is supposed to paint every three years.

If the apartment is not clean and/or needs painting, even if it was painted within the last three years (Multiple Dwelling Law §80), the landlord is responsible to do the required work.

I would suggest taking pictures of the apartment as soon as possible, to use in court, if that becomes necessary.

: I leased a vacant apartment in NYC. I've gotten the run around from
: the landlord and his super. Does anyone know the responsibilities of
: the landlord with respect to preparing a vacant apartment, specifically,
: cleaning and painting? A reference to a NY City or State law would be
: greatly appreciated.

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: The apartment is supposed to be left "broom clean" by the previous tenant, and under §27-2013 of the New York City Administrative Code (Housing Maintenace Code), the landlord is supposed to paint every three years.

: If the apartment is not clean and/or needs painting, even if it was painted within the last three years (Multiple Dwelling Law §80), the landlord is responsible to do the required work. 

: I would suggest taking pictures of the apartment as soon as possible, to use in court, if that becomes necessary.

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: : I leased a vacant apartment in NYC.  I've gotten the run around from
: : the landlord and his super.  Does anyone know the responsibilities of 
: : the landlord with respect to preparing a vacant apartment, specifically,
: : cleaning and painting?  A reference to a NY City or State law would be
: : greatly appreciated.


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