N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law Section 732
Special provisions applicable in non-payment proceeding if the rules so provide

If the appropriate appellate division shall so provide in the rules of a particular court, this section shall be applicable in such court in a proceeding brought on the ground that the respondent has defaulted in the payment of rent; in such event, all other provisions of this article shall remain applicable in such proceeding, except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this section.

1.

The notice of petition shall be returnable before the clerk, and shall be made returnable within ten days after its service.

2.

If the respondent answers, the clerk shall fix a date for trial or hearing not less than three nor more than eight days after joinder of issue, and shall immediately notify by mail the parties or their attorneys of such date. If the determination be for the petitioner, the issuance of a warrant shall not be stayed for more than five days from such determination, except as provided in § 753 (Stay in premises occupied for dwelling purposes)section seven hundred fifty-three of this article.

3.

If the respondent fails to answer within ten days from the date of service, as shown by the affidavit or certificate of service of the notice of petition and petition, the judge shall render judgment in favor of the petitioner and may stay the issuance of the warrant for a period of not to exceed ten days from the date of service, except as provided in § 753 (Stay in premises occupied for dwelling purposes)section seven hundred fifty-three of this article.

4.

The notice of petition shall advise the respondent of the requirements of subdivisions 1, 2 and 3, above.

Source: Section 732 — Special provisions applicable in non-payment proceeding if the rules so provide, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RPA/732 (updated Jul. 19, 2019; accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

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