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NY A07787
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 768 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to exclude squatters and trespassers from the definition of "occupant" for unlawful eviction purposes
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Defines excluded persons as those who enter a dwelling unit or settle on property without a lease, license, title, right, permission from the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the owner
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Removes legal protections that currently apply to occupants from applying to individuals who occupy property without authorization
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Takes effect immediately and applies to actions and proceedings commenced on or 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
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026