NY A10522

Amends the definition of "heirs property" in the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to require that property be used for residential or agricultural purposes.

Adds a fourth requirement that at least one of four conditions must be met: 20% or more of interests held by related co-tenants, 20% or more held by someone who acquired title from a relative, 20% or more of co-tenants are relatives of each other, or a co-tenant who acquired title from a relative resides on the property.

Maintains existing requirements that the property be held in tenancy in common with no binding partition agreement and that at least one co-tenant acquired title from a relative.

Takes effect immediately and applies to all partition actions and proceedings pending on or after the effective date.