If my kitchen sprayer was not hooked up correctly by my old super, can my landlord hold me responsible for the damage or keep my security deposit?
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If my kitchen sprayer was not hooked up correctly by my old super, can my landlord hold me responsible for the damage or keep my security deposit?
This weekend the top blew off and damaged the apartments under me.
Asked on June 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you can prove that the kitchen sink spray nozzle was not hooked up properly by some third person (presumably employed or retained by your landlord) and the kitchen sprayer due to its improper installation damaged the rental that you are in, then the responsible party for any damages is not you.
Rather it would be the former "super" and the landlord himself/herself. You should not be held responsible for any damages nor should any part of your security deposit be held for any such damages from what you have written.
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