People who live in apartments will understand the predicament that are amenities that these apartment units provide. This is why the local super is there to make sure little things such as leaks and unstable foundation are fixed pronto, unless they require heavy utility assistance. However, there are situations where tenants really do suffer injury from improperly-maintained amenities. These fall under the responsibility of the building owner or landlord, who is legally required to maintain the safety of his or her tenants with proper maintenance under New York Real Property Law § 235-b and the NYC Housing Maintenance Code. In this particular case, our client is a tenant in an apartment that was injured by a collapsed ceiling. Our client was just taking a shower when the ceiling all of a sudden collapsed above her. She sustained injuries that eventually needed surgeries. When the case was taken to the Orlow Firm, our team of experienced professionals gradually found out through testimonies from neighbors and actual photo evidence that the apartment was in fact bothered by a persistent water leak that was not repaired properly. While maintenance was done to the leaked areas, the actual leaking — probably from a pipe — was not fixed. Rather, the wet ceilings were simply patched up. The leakages were in fact very long standing that it did not come from the ceiling of our client, but in fact from the ceiling of the tenant above her. The accumulated water may have forced the ceiling to collapse on top of our client, resulting in injuries and the eventual surgery. Our firm was able to prove that there was negligence on the part of the building management, and was able to resolve the case in favor of the client. Our lawyers and experienced attorneys at the Orlow Firm will ensure that our clients are well aware of the various options available to them in these situations. Our team will make sure clients are up to date and are regularly contacted to be made aware of the current situation and progress of their cases. Are you curious about a certain aspect of the law? If you are curious enough, you can contact The Orlow Firm and its New York Office. We also give free consultation with one of our lawyers, and may provide you help regarding premises liability and apartment injury cases.

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