Discini v. Richgold Associates, L.P.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, etc., the plaintiffs appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Rockland County (Weiner, J.), dated February 23, 1999, which granted the defendants’ respective motions for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and all cross claims insofar as asserted against them.
Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs.
*367An out-of-possession landlord is not liable for injuries that occur on the leased premises unless it has retained control or is contractually obligated to repair or maintain the leased premises (see, Welwood v…
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