My landlord has refused to give me records of the “turnover” work which he was required to perform before I moved into my apartment. What types of records was he required to maintain?

The law requires that he maintain very detailed records. The records include the following items:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person(s) or entity which performed the work purportedly performed. We have found that in some cases landlords contend that they have performed work in compliance with the law but when called upon to provide documentation and proof, they have been unable to locate the records. The law mandates that they maintain the records for a period of 10 years from the date of the completion of the work. If they sell or transfer the building to a new owner, then the landlord who performed the work must transfer the turnover repair records to the new owner and the new owner must maintain such records for the duration of that 10 year record keeping period. It is important to note that once a law suit is commenced, the defendant has a continuing duty to maintain the records. Assuming the suit is commenced before the expiration of that 10 year period, the owner would arguably be required to maintain the records beyond that 10 year period. The defendant in a law may not destroy relevant records and that should be at least until the resolution of the law suit. If they destroy the records during the law suit, the court may impose sanctions for spoliation of evidence.
2. The landlord must also keep a copy of all licenses and training certificates of the persons or entities which performed the work and dust clearance tests.
3. A detailed rendition of the work with records of where the work was performed and all receipts related to such work.
4. All lead test results must be kept for that 10 year period.
5. They must keep checklists completed when occupants are allowed temporary access to the premises during work.