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What is the name of your state? NY

I am a residential tenant in a building with both commercial and residential tenants. A fire broke out throughout the entire building which started in one of the commercial units where construction was being performed. It has been suggested that the fire was started due to faulty electrical wiring. My apartment and its contents suffered severe smoke damage and some water damage. The building is uninhabitable for the foreseeable future. I do not have renter's insurance. The commercial tenant and his contractor certainly have insurance.

My question: can I sue the commercial tenant and/or his contractor directly (or their insurance companies) for some of the things that renter's insurance would have provided to me? i.e. damage (replacement and/or cleaning) to my personal property and relocation expenses? Our lease amount was also lower than current market prices...can we sue for the difference?

Any other suggestions or tips?

Thanks.What is the name of your state?
 



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