N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law Section 756
Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions

In the event that utilities are discontinued in any part of a dwelling because of the failure of the landlord or other person having control of said dwelling to pay for utilities for which he may have contracted, any proceeding to dispossess a tenant from said building or an action against any tenant of said building for rent shall be stayed until such time as the landlord or person having control of said dwelling pays the amount owing for said utilities and until such time as the utilities are restored to working order.

Source: Section 756 — Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPA/756 (updated Jun. 28, 2019; accessed Dec. 6, 2025).

701
Jurisdiction 702
Rent in a residential dwelling 711
Grounds where landlord-tenant relationship exists 713
Grounds where no landlord-tenant relationship exists 713–A
Special proceeding for termination of adult home and residence for adults admission agreements 715
Grounds and procedure where use or occupancy is illegal 715–A
Grounds and procedure for removal of commercial tenants for unlicensed cannabis retail sale 721
Person who may maintain proceeding 731
Commencement 732
Special provisions applicable in non-payment proceeding if the rules so provide 733
Time of service 734
Notice of petition 735
Manner of service 741
Contents of petition 743
Answer 744
Eviction based on domestic violence victim status prohibited 745
Trial 746
Stipulations 747
Judgment 749
Warrant 749–A
New York city marshals 751
Stay upon paying rent or giving undertaking 753
Stay in premises occupied for dwelling purposes 755
Stay of proceeding or action for rent upon failure to make repairs 756
Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions 756–A
Stay of action or proceeding when a party’s claim to title is in dispute 757
Eviction as the result of foreclosure 761
Redemption by lessee 763
Redemption by creditor of lessee 765
Effect of redemption upon lease 767
Order of redemption 768
Unlawful eviction

Verified:
Dec. 6, 2025

Last modified:
Jun. 28, 2019

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Original Source: Section 756 — Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPA/756 (last accessed Dec. 6, 2025).