What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
I share an apartment (which my family owns) in the city with a roommate. A pipe burst in the unit and the building has agreed to pay for the repairs and re-locate us to another apartment during construction. My roommate wants the building (or my family if the building refuses) to cover his rent during the relocation period - compensation for being inconvenienced. No such terms were included in our "landlord-tenant" lease agreement. There was no damage to his personal property. The building is providing a temporary apartment and moving services at no cost.
What type of compensation is he allowed, if any?
I share an apartment (which my family owns) in the city with a roommate. A pipe burst in the unit and the building has agreed to pay for the repairs and re-locate us to another apartment during construction. My roommate wants the building (or my family if the building refuses) to cover his rent during the relocation period - compensation for being inconvenienced. No such terms were included in our "landlord-tenant" lease agreement. There was no damage to his personal property. The building is providing a temporary apartment and moving services at no cost.
What type of compensation is he allowed, if any?