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§ 231-A — SECTION 231-A Sprinkler system notice in residential leases

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What is NY RPL § 231-A?

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This section mandates that every residential lease includes a conspicuous notice regarding the existence or non-existence of a maintained and operative sprinkler system. Additionally, if such a system is present, the lease must specify the last date of maintenance and inspection. Applies to landlords of residential properties.

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§ 231-A SECTION 231-A Sprinkler system notice in residential leases

RPL § 231-A

§ 231-a. Sprinkler system notice in residential leases.

1.Every residential lease shall provide conspicuous notice in bold face type as to the existence or non-existence of a maintained and operative sprinkler system in the leased premises.

2.For purposes of this section, "sprinkler system" shall have the same meaning as defined in section one hundred fifty-five-a of the executive law.

3.If there is a maintained and operative sprinkler system in the leased premises, the residential lease agreement shall provide further notice as to the last date of maintenance and inspection.

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