Queens Landlord Negligence And Apartment Complex Injury Lawyer
Last updated on March 23, 2026
Whether the property in question is a prewar walk-up in Astoria, a high-rise luxury development in Long Island City, a multi-family home in Jamaica or an apartment complex in Flushing near the 7-train corridor, there is always the risk of inadequate maintenance causing injuries. Even the high-rise apartments near Queens Boulevard may have maintenance issues.
If you get hurt at a rental property, you likely need the assistance of a Queens landlord negligence lawyer. Our team at Bardizbanian & Associates, P.C., has over 40 years of combined legal experience handling property liability claims for our New York City clients.
What Are Your Rights As A Tenant In Queens, New York?
You have the right to safe, habitable housing under the Warranty of Habitability. Your landlord must ensure that you have heat/hot water and should attend to repairs promptly. NYC laws require that landlords keep individual units and all common areas reasonably safe, clean and livable. If they do not, and you are injured, you may have significant grounds on which to sue the landlord for negligence in NYC.
What Are Common Examples Of Dangerous Conditions In Queens Apartment Complexes?
Landlords may have liability if they fail to address common safety hazards. Those hazards may include:
- Ceiling collapses: Often caused by unaddressed leaks, these can cause extensive injuries
- Broken floorboards: Constitute tripping hazards and can cause sprains, strains and fractures
- Defective stairway lighting: Creates opportunities for devastating slips, trips and falls
- Loose or missing stair guardrails: An unnecessary risk for visitors and residents who slip
- Lead, mold or toxin exposure: Failure to remediate can cause lasting medical issues for many
Landlords who fail to maintain their properties could face premises liability lawsuits.
How Can You Prove Liability In An Apartment Complex Premises Liability Claim?
Establishing landlord liability generally requires proof that the landlord or manager had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition that led to your accident. Pictures of hazards, witness statements and records of maintenance requests can all support your claim of negligence.
The support of a New York City Housing Authority accident lawyer can be essential when seeking available documentation.
Schedule A Free Initial Consultation With A Queens Landlord Negligence Attorney
We help those who truly need compensation, which is why we take premise liability claims in Queens, New York, on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Bardizbanian & Associates, P.C., by clicking here or by calling 866-938-3921 to schedule a free appointment to discuss your claim.