Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Asked on December 8, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, the landlord is not responsible for this, unless the lease itself obligates the landlord to paint the apartment at his/her expenses (which would include moving the furniture--or at least tarping, etc. it to keep it safe) or there is some other agreement between you and the landlord under which he agreed to do this.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.
Find the right lawyer for your legal issue.
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption