N.Y. RPP Law § 223-A
This is the official text of N.Y. RPP Law § 223-A, part of New York’s RPP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RPP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered
Official statutory text
§ 223-a. Remedies of lessee when possession is not delivered. In the\nabsence of an express provision to the contrary, there shall be implied\nin every lease of real property a condition that the lessor will deliver\npossession at the beginning of the term. In the event of breach of such\nimplied condition the lessee shall have the right to rescind the lease\nand to recover the consideration paid. Such right shall not be deemed\ninconsistent with any right of action he may have to recover damages.\n
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