NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 1511 — SECTION 1511 Additional parties

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What is NY RPAPL § 1511?

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This section outlines the requirements for additional parties in actions related to real property. It mandates that individuals in possession of the property and those claiming an interest under another must be included as parties to the action. Applies to parties involved in real property litigation.

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§ 1511 SECTION 1511 Additional parties

RPAPL § 1511

1.In an action brought under this article, the person in possession shall be made a party to the action, and when such person claims the right of possession, or an interest in the real property, under another, such other person shall also be made a party.

2.Where it appears to the court that a person not a party to the action may have an estate or interest in the real property which may in any manner be affected by the judgment, the court, upon application of such person, or of any party to the action, or on its own motion, may direct that such person be made a party.

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