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§ 1605 — SECTION 1605 Contents of petition

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What is NY RPAPL § 1605?

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This section outlines the required contents of a petition for applications under sections 1601 or 1602, including property descriptions, ownership interests, and any necessary allegations. The statute ensures that all relevant information is provided to support the application process. Applies to individuals or entities filing petitions regarding real property.

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§ 1605 SECTION 1605 Contents of petition

RPAPL § 1605

An application made pursuant to the provisions of either section 1601 or section 1602 shall be by duly verified petition which must contain the following:

1.A description of the affected real property with reasonable certainty;

2.A specification of the rights, shares and interest in such real property, and of the names of the owners thereof, as far as the same are known to the petitioner, together with the facts determining such interests and each of them;

3.The special facts alleged to make the granting of the application proper in accordance with the provisions of section 1604;

4.Any other allegation required by statute, or by rule of court.

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