NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 1970 — SECTION 1970 Applicability

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What is NY RPAPL § 1970?

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This section establishes that the department responsible for enforcing laws related to residential property may initiate proceedings to vest title in the city for abandoned dwellings. It specifically excludes one-family or two-family dwellings occupied by their owners. Applies to municipalities enforcing property maintenance laws.

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§ 1970 SECTION 1970 Applicability

RPAPL § 1970

The department or agency of a city, town or village, responsible for the enforcement of the multiple dwelling law, the multiple residence law, or any other law, code or ordinance governing the occupancy and maintenance of residential property (hereinafter in this article referred to as "the department") may institute a proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this article for a judgment vesting in the city, town or village title to a dwelling which has been abandoned by the owner. This article shall not apply to a one-family or two-family dwelling occupied by the owner thereof.

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