September 21st 2022
Brick Underground
If the damage to the apartment is your fault, then you could be held liable for the repairs. That’s because most leases state the tenant is responsible for reimbursing the owner for any repairs due your misuse or negligence, says Adjina Dekidjiev, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg. She also says a specific clause like yours is rare.
https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-landlord-lease-renters-small-repairs-responsibility-nyc