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if sumthing falls

Postby flour » Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:44 pm

I live in rent stablised apt in nyc. I jus notice mi window sash hangs. I unable to get to it. Landlird out of town now. If it drop I hope it stays on the outer window sill., butt if it falls to the sidewalk y hurts someone who is responble or liabel?
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Postby Cranky Tenant » Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:26 am

The landlord is responsible for making repairs but you need to notify him that repairs are needed. I'd strongly suggest you send him a certified letter, Return Receipt Requested, as soon as possible. Keep a copy for your own records just in case.
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