What to do about a burst pipe that caused water flooding in other apartments?

What to do about a burst pipe that caused water flooding in other apartments?

My co-op had a major flood due to a piping rupture in a kitchen convector a few floors above us. As a result, many apartments, including mine, were flooded and damage a good chunk of the wood flooring. My son’s room took the worst damage and is presently uninhabitable. There was even water damage on the walls themselves. The management company is stating that we are responsible for the repair of the floor using our renter’s insurance, even though the rupture is their property. To my knowledge, isn’t it the management company’s responsibility to fix the walls and floor?

Asked on June 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York

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