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§ 543 — SECTION 543 Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line

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What is NY RPAPL § 543?

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This section addresses how certain acts across a property boundary, such as minor encroachments and maintenance activities, are classified as permissive and non-adverse. It clarifies that these actions do not affect claims of adverse possession. Applies to property owners involved in boundary disputes.

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§ 543 SECTION 543 Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line

RPAPL § 543

1.Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the existence of de minimus non-structural encroachments including, but not limited to, fences, hedges, shrubbery, plantings, sheds and non-structural walls, shall be deemed to be permissive and non-adverse.

2.Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the acts of lawn mowing or similar maintenance across the boundary line of an adjoining landowner's property shall be deemed permissive and non-adverse.

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