What are the legal obligations of a New York City landlord to the new tenant when an apartment becomes vacant in any apartment (not just a multiple dwelling; when it is to be inhabited by persons other than the owner or the owners family) after August 2, 2004?

1. He must remediate all lead based paint hazards (defined as: “any condition in a dwelling that causes exposure to lead contaminated dust from lead based paint that is peeling or from lead based paint that is present on chewable surfaces, deteriorated sub-surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects”) and any underlying defects when such defects exist. (27-2056.8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York)

2. He must make “all bare floors, window sills and window wells in the dwelling unit smooth and cleanable”. (27-2056.8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York)

3. He must “provide for the removal or permanent covering of all lead based paint on all friction surfaces on all doors and door frames”. (27-2056.8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York)

4. 1. He must “provide for the removal or permanent covering of all lead based paint on all friction surfaces on all windows, or provide for the installation of replacement window channels or slides on all lead based painted friction surfaces on all windows”. (27-2056.8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York)