What is New York Law RPA?

New York Law RPA — the Real Property Actions Law — is the body of law that governs how every New York association is structured, operated, and held accountable. It covers governance, voting, records, assessments, fining, and most of the day-to-day legal questions a board will face.

How many sections are in Law RPA?

Law RPA contains 3 sections in this reference. Each is summarized in plain English on its own page, with links to the official text at nysenate.gov.

Is the summary on this site legal advice?

No. These pages are plain-English summaries prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation of how a section applies to your specific situation, consult a New York-licensed attorney.

How often does New York Law RPA change?

The New York State Legislature can amend any chapter in any session. We update these summaries when we re-import the official text — see the 'Last updated' date on each section page.

Does SoShiny enforce Law RPA for me?

No software 'enforces' a statute — but SoShiny is built around it. Voting, meeting minutes, records access, fining workflow, and audit trails are designed to meet this body of law's requirements out of the box, so the board can demonstrate good-faith compliance if challenged.

New York · Law RPA

Real Property Actions Law — Plain-English Summary

Official title: Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. Translated into plain English for board members and homeowners.

Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances

§1901

Persons who may file complaint

Procedure to discharge ancient or extinguished encumbrances of record.

Enforcement of Covenants and Easements

§2001

Action to enforce certain covenants restricting use of land or for damages for breach to be brought within two years

Action to enforce a covenant restricting structures (setback, sidelines, height, area, location, character, number) must be commenced within two years of com…

Enforcement of Liens By a Homeowners' Association

§2010

Enforcement of liens by a homeowners' association

Before commencing a foreclosure action to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fees, or fines owed to an incorporated HOA, the board must g…

Frequently asked about Law RPA

What is New York Law RPA?: New York Law RPA — the Real Property Actions Law — is the body of law that governs how every New York association is structured, operated, and held accountable. It covers governance, voting, records, assessments, fining, and most of the day-to-day legal questions a board will face.
How many sections are in Law RPA?: Law RPA contains 3 sections in this reference. Each is summarized in plain English on its own page, with links to the official text at nysenate.gov.
Is the summary on this site legal advice?: No. These pages are plain-English summaries prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation of how a section applies to your specific situation, consult a New York-licensed attorney.
How often does New York Law RPA change?: The New York State Legislature can amend any chapter in any session. We update these summaries when we re-import the official text — see the 'Last updated' date on each section page.
Does SoShiny enforce Law RPA for me?: No software 'enforces' a statute — but SoShiny is built around it. Voting, meeting minutes, records access, fining workflow, and audit trails are designed to meet this body of law's requirements out of the box, so the board can demonstrate good-faith compliance if challenged.

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