Bill > A01561

This bill amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to modify two key provisions related to eviction grounds where no formal landlord-tenant relationship exists. First, it replaces the existing language about licensees with a broader provision allowing removal when a lawful occupant's legal basis for possession has expired or been revoked, while adding a protection that residential occupants who have peacefully been in actual possession for at least 30 days cannot be involuntarily removed except through a special legal proceeding. Second, the bill modifies the provision regarding forcible or unlawful entry by removing the requirement that the predecessor was not in quiet possession for three years, instead focusing on whether the petitioner was peaceably in actual or constructive possession at the time of the forcible entry or detainer. The bill appears designed to provide more clarity and potentially more protections for occupants in complex property possession scenarios, while maintaining a mechanism for property owners to regain possession when appropriate. The changes aim to balance property rights with reasonable protections for occupants, particularly in residential settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1561