What are a landlords basic duties to tenants?
Lead Paint Landlords of multiple dwellings in New York City, which contain children 6 years of age or younger, must actively protect those children against the possibility of being exposed to lead-based paint. Landlords must abate lead paint conditions or cover affected areas where paint is visibly peeling. In New York, the law presumes that lead-based paint was used in the apartment if the building was built prior to January 1, 1960. In addition, landlords must provide all tenants with a pamphlet and a disclosure form, which warns the tenants of the hazards of lead-based paint. The landlord must also advise the tenant if lead-based paint is present anywhere in the apartment and building. Smoke Detectors Landlords of multiple dwellings in New York City must install one or more approved smoke detectors in each apartment near each room used for sleeping. Tenants may be asked to reimburse the owner up to $10.00 for the cost of purchasing and installing each battery-operated detector. Land
