RPAPL 543 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 541 Adverse possession, how affected by relation of tenants in common up ARTICLE 5 Adverse Possession next SECTION 551 Right of person to possession not affected by descent cast Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 543 Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) CHAPTER 81, ARTICLE 5 § 543. Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the existence of de minimus non-structural encroachments including, but not limited to, fences, hedges, shrubbery, plantings, sheds and non-structural walls, shall be deemed to be permissive and non-adverse. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the acts of lawn mowing or similar maintenance across the boundary line of an adjoining landowner's property shall be deemed permissive and non-adverse.