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N.Y. PBH Law § 4618

This is the official text of N.Y. PBH Law § 4618, part of New York’s PBH Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "PBH Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Civil action

Official statutory text

§ 4618. Civil action. Any person who, as or on behalf of an operator,\nenters into a contract without having first delivered to the prospective\nresident the disclosure statement and annual report required by sections\nforty-six hundred six and forty-six hundred seven of this article; or\ndelivers to the prospective resident a disclosure statement or annual\nreport that omits a material fact or makes an untrue or misleading\nstatement of material fact shall be liable to the individual contracting\nfor services pursuant to such contract for damages and repayment of all\nentrance, application, periodic charge, or other fees paid by such\nperson, less the reasonable cost of care and housing provided until\ndiscovery of the violation or until the violation should reasonably have\nbeen discovered, together with interest, costs, and reasonable\nattorney's fees.\n

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