Achlers v. Rehlenger

The building upon the demised premises was taken down by the department of buildings, not in consequence of any sudden and unexpected action of the elements or other like cause, but in consequence of the gradual deterioration and decay common in ancient structures. Under such circumstances, the act of 1860 (chapter 345), has no application (Suydam v. Jackson, 54 N. Y. 450; Hatch v. Stamper, N. Y. Weeldy Digest, vol. 2, p. 42). The tenant, having hired a dilapidated house, without exacting any assurance from the landlord, took it for better or for worse, and cannot relieve himself by the…