NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 229 — SECTION 229 Liability of tenant holding over after giving notice of intention to quit

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What is NY RPL § 229?

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This section establishes that a tenant who provides notice of intent to vacate but fails to do so must pay double the rent for the duration of their continued possession. The landlord, heirs, or assigns can recover this amount in the same manner as regular rent. Applies to landlords and tenants in rental agreements.

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§ 229 SECTION 229 Liability of tenant holding over after giving notice of intention to quit

RPL § 229

If a tenant gives notice of his intention to quit the premises held by him, and does not accordingly deliver up the possession thereof, at the time specified in such notice, he or his personal representatives must, so long as he continue in possession, pay to the landlord, his heirs or assigns, double the rent which he should otherwise have paid, to be recovered at the same time, and in the same manner, as the single rent.

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