NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 337-C — SECTION 337-C Right to cancel

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What is NY RPL § 337-C?

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This section establishes the right of purchasers or lessees of subdivided lands to cancel their contract or agreement within seven days of signing. The statute mandates that the subdivider must return all consideration paid within ten days of receiving a cancellation notice. Applies to buyers and lessees of subdivided lands.

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§ 337-C SECTION 337-C Right to cancel

RPL § 337-C

§ 337-c. Right to cancel. Every contract or agreement for the sale or lease of subdivided lands shall expressly grant to the purchaser or lessee the absolute right to cancel the contract or agreement within seven days following the signing of the contract or agreement, by giving the subdivider notice of cancellation at the address listed in the offering statement filed by the subdivider, by registered or certified mail return receipt requested. Within ten days of receipt of such a notice of cancellation the subdivider shall return to the purchaser or lessee all consideration paid or delivered on account of such contract or agreement.

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