Port Washington, NY asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New York

Q: I return from vacation to find my entire apartment covered in mold due to a hot water leak in the bathroom.

The management office repaired the leak and are willing to paint and pay for my 1 year old daughter's car seat only. In addition, I've been requesting the super to fix the leak for the past month -- with no results. I also left a note prior to leaving requesting that he go into the apartment to fix it while we were away. What are my options?

1 Lawyer Answer

A: You can sue for damages in Small Claims or Civil Court depending on the amount of your loss.

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