Lock for parlor door

The rules are complicated and depend on the size of the building and if it's owner occupied. The homeowner must clear the sidewalk but there is much confusion about who has liability of someone is hurt. We were sued for a slip and fall accident when there had allegedly been snow we failed to clear. Our lawyers say the City is liable, not us, and from what I've seen, we are not liable. Yet here we are about 4 years after the alleged accident and the suit is still ongoing. As best I can figure, the homeowner must clear the sidewalk but in a small, owner occupied building (2-family or less, I think), the City has the legal liability.

Posted by: trudylou at December 6, 2007 9:58 AM in response to Snow removal

I posted about having this same problem in a single fixture and was advised to change the sockets. I must admit that we haven't fixed the light yet so I don't know if that advice was correct.

Posted by: trudylou at December 7, 2007 6:08 PM in response to light bulbs blowing up

We've been sued for a slip and fall in front of our house when we were out of town. First the complaint was for uncleared snow, then when reports showed it was too warm for snow, the complaint emphasized the condition of the sidewalk. City is being sued as well and their lawyers are tough and less likely to settle. Now the complaint seems to say the fall was related to the tree pit which is not (?) the city's responsibility. Suit has been going on for about 2 years now and seems to be endless delays. The alleged accident happened 4 years ago.

Because of the suit, our insurance company dropped us. We replaced the sidewalk after that just to make sure we were safe from additional suits. I believe this suit is a scam based on a rough sidewalk and our being out of town.

My advise is not to take comfort from the law assigning liability to the city. It doesn't save you from defending yourself against the claim or from having your insurance coverage dropped or your premium raised.

Posted by: trudylou at December 10, 2007 4:59 PM in response to Closing Bell: Sidewalk Liability Only For Multifamilies?

I would love an old fancy radiator. How much do they cost?

Posted by: trudylou at December 11, 2007 11:26 AM in response to A Thing for Radiators

How much sun will these gardens get? Any ideas from Organic Gardener about what to plant in the typically shady brooklyn garden?

Posted by: trudylou at December 13, 2007 1:43 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 17

We have a wireless doorbell that mysteriously plays the Muffin Man song. Other than that, it works but it isn't loud enough to be heard if you are upstairs.

Posted by: trudylou at December 19, 2007 5:24 PM in response to Wireless doorbells?

When does the clock start to work again?

Posted by: trudylou at December 20, 2007 10:28 AM in response to Almost Move-In Time at One Hanson Place

We got a below counter fridge at Drimmers. It was more expensive than the regular size, but it worked so much better for the layout of a kitchen in a small apartment. The freezer is tiny and tends to frost a lot.

Posted by: trudylou at December 31, 2007 12:47 PM in response to ISO Innovative Fridge and Stove Ideas For Small Kitchen?

Our contractor bought ceilings from Abbingdon and installed them. I believe Abbingdon does installations too. Great selection and top quality.

http://www.abbingdon.com/

Posted by: trudylou at January 4, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Tin Ceilings

We used to get the small box for a family of 4. You can leave standing instructions not to get the stuff you don't like and you can make substitutions.

Great service, but we found a whole box of fresh stuff every week was overwhelming and started referring to it as "the tyranny of the box." Can't go out tonight, dear, a new box is coming tomorrow and the fridge is still full. I wonder if they'd do every other week?

Posted by: trudylou at January 7, 2008 11:11 AM in response to Urban Organic - Yay or Nay???