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NY A09731
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Edward Flood
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 768 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to add a new subdivision 3
- Excludes squatters and trespassers from the legal definition of "occupant" in unlawful eviction cases
- Defines excluded persons as those who occupy dwelling units or real property without a lease, license, title, right, owner permission, or accepted rent payment
- Takes effect immediately and applies to all actions and proceedings commenced after the effective date
Legislative Description
Excludes persons who, not having entered a lease or license for such dwelling with the rightful owner, enters into a dwelling unit, onto real property or otherwise settles on land or occupies real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner from the definition of "occupant" for the purposes of unlawful eviction.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
4/10/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/3/2024
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