RPAPL 1970 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search up ARTICLE 19-A Special Proceeding to Convey Title to Abandoned Dwelling to City, Town or Village next SECTION 1971 Certification of abandonment Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1970 Applicability Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) CHAPTER 81, ARTICLE 19-A § 1970. Applicability. The department or agency of a city, town or village, responsible for the enforcement of the multiple dwelling law, the multiple residence law, or any other law, code or ordinance governing the occupancy and maintenance of residential property (hereinafter in this article referred to as "the department") may institute a proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this article for a judgment vesting in the city, town or village title to a dwelling which has been abandoned by the owner. This article shall not apply to a one-family or two-family dwelling occupied by the owner thereof.