Statute · New York Real Property Law
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 223-a — Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 223-a
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Real Property Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 223-a. Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered. In the absence of an express provision to the contrary, there shall be implied in every lease of real property a condition that the lessor will deliver possession at the beginning of the term. In the event of breach of such implied…
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N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 223-a — Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 223-a. Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered. In the absence of an express provision to the contrary, there shall be implied in every lease of real property a condition that the lessor will deliver possession at the beginning of the term. In the event of breach of such implied condition the lessee shall have the right to rescind the lease and to recover the consideration paid. Such right shall not be deemed inconsistent with any right of action he may have to recover damages.