Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum:
Defendant Vincent Cancilla is entitled to summary judgment dismissing plaintiff's complaint against him. An out-of-possession lessor is not liable for injuries that occur on the leased premises unless the lessor has retained a contractual responsibility to keep the premises in repair (Putnam v Stout,
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