Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06447
Soo Kew Ong v FirstService Residential N.Y., Inc.
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Holding The court affirmed the dismissal of the plaintiff’s personal injury claims against the out-of-possession landlord and sublessor because they had relinquished control of the property and did not assume a duty to maintain it. The court also affirmed the dismissal against the property management companies because the plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact regarding their lack of complete and exclusive control over the commercial space.
The court’s words
an out-of-possession landlord is not liable for injuries that occur on its premises unless the landlord has retained control over the premises
2026 NY Slip Op 06447, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06447 |
| Area of law | Personal Injury and Negligence |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06447 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1742 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Soo Kew Ong v FirstService Residential N.Y., Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op 06447 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06447/
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