NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 661 — SECTION 661 Liability of purchaser pending an action

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What is NY RPAPL § 661?

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This section establishes the liability of a purchaser of real property when the defendant has transferred ownership after a notice of pendency has been filed. The plaintiff may pursue action against individuals in possession of the property to recover unsatisfied damages. Applies to property purchasers involved in ongoing legal actions.

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§ 661 SECTION 661 Liability of purchaser pending an action

RPAPL § 661

If the defendant aliens the real property in question after the filing of a notice of pendency of the action, and an execution against him for the plaintiff's damages is returned wholly or partly unsatisfied, an action may be maintained by the plaintiff against any person who has been in possession of the property, under the defendant's conveyance, to recover the unsatisfied portion of the damages, for a time not exceeding that during which he possessed the property.

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