Leak Caused Tenant's Kitchen Cabinets to Fall

April 1, 2002

LVT Number: 15708

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court for damage to the contents of two kitchen cabinets and some housewares that fell from a wall following a water leak in the building. The court ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant submitted sufficient proof of the extent of her property damage and the value of the items for which she sought reimbursement.

Tenant sued landlord in small claims court for damage to the contents of two kitchen cabinets and some housewares that fell from a wall following a water leak in the building. The court ruled for tenant. Landlord appealed and lost. Tenant submitted sufficient proof of the extent of her property damage and the value of the items for which she sought reimbursement.

Harris v. University Mgmt. Co.: NYLJ, 3/19/02, p. 18, col. 1 (App. T.1 Dept.; McCooe, JP, Davis, Suarez, JJ)

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