NY S01305

Expands the definition of parties eligible to seek court-ordered entry onto adjoining property to include owners, lessees, and "licensees" seeking to make improvements or repairs.

Establishes a non-exhaustive list of purposes for which entry may be sought, including preconstruction surveys, installation of monitoring devices, scaffolding, protective coverings, foundation supports, and construction staging.

Requires licensees to provide reasonable prior notice to adjoining owners, project timeline projections, relevant documents, commercial general liability insurance naming the adjoining owner as additional insured, and reasonable compensation for use of the adjoining property.

Authorizes courts to consider prior non-compliance with existing licenses, obligate licensees to reimburse adjoining owners for architect and engineer fees, approve documents, insure against property damage, and award attorneys' fees for bad faith or willful misconduct.

Adds a severability clause and takes effect immediately upon passage.