N.Y. RPA Law § 743
This is the official text of N.Y. RPA Law § 743, part of New York’s RPA Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RPA Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Answer
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§ 743. Answer. Except as provided in section seven hundred thirty-two\nof this article, relating to a proceeding for non-payment of rent, at\nthe time when the petition is to be heard the respondent, or any person\nin possession or claiming possession of the premises, may answer, orally\nor in writing. If the answer is oral the substance thereof shall be\nrecorded by the clerk or, if a particular court has no clerk, by the\npresiding judge or justice of such court, and maintained in the case\nrecord. The answer may contain any legal or equitable defense, or\ncounterclaim. The court may render affirmative judgment for the amount\nfound due on the counterclaim.\n
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