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What is NYC RCNY § 23-18?

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Any notice authorized or required by the law may be given by mailing it to the person for whom it is intended in a postpaid envelope addressed to such person at the address given in the last return or affidavit filed by him pursuant to the law, or in any application made by him, or in any deed or instrument which is th

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§ 23-18 Notices.

RCNY § 23-18

Any notice authorized or required by the law may be given by mailing it to the person for whom it is intended in a postpaid envelope addressed to such person at the address given in the last return or affidavit filed by him pursuant to the law, or in any application made by him, or in any deed or instrument which is the subject of the notice, or if no return or affidavit has been filed or application made or address stated in the deed or instrument, then to such address as may be obtainable. The mailing of such notice shall be presumptive evidence of the receipt of the same by the person to whom addressed. Any period of time which is determined according to the provisions of the law by the giving of notice shall commence to run from the date of mailing of such notice.

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