N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law Section 797-A
Person who may maintain proceeding

1.

The proceeding may be maintained by any party, known herein as a tenant, who is an occupant of residential real property for thirty consecutive days or longer under an agreement not created by deed.

2.

The proceeding may be maintained by one or more tenants of a residential property.

Source: Section 797-A — Person who may maintain proceeding, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RPA/797-A (updated Jan. 5, 2024; accessed Dec. 20, 2025).

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