New York · Law RPP
Real Property Law — Plain-English Summary
Every section of this body of law translated into plain English for New York board members and homeowners.
Prohibition and Disclosure of Private Transfer Fee Obligations
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§470
Names Article 15 the 'Private Transfer Fee Obligation Act.'
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§471
Legislative intent to limit private transfer fee obligations attached to land that burden future resales.
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§472
Defines private transfer fee obligation and related terms. Does not include fees payable to an HOA or condominium for common expenses or association use.
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§473
Private transfer fee obligations recorded after the effective date of the article are void and unenforceable. Existing obligations remain valid only if a not…
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§474
Sellers must disclose any private transfer fee obligation in writing. A buyer not given written disclosure may cancel the contract.
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§475
Sets required content for the recorded notice preserving a private transfer fee obligation, including payee name, amount, and recording reference.
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§476
Sets penalties for noncompliance with the article, including damages to the buyer.
Subdivided Lands
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§337
Requires a survey when subdividing land. The survey forms the basis for the legal description recorded in declarations.
Condominium Act
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§339-aa
Lien for common charges lasts six years from filing. Forecloses like a mortgage.
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§339-bb
Recognizes qualified leasehold condominiums where the underlying ground is leased.
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§339-cc
Sets covenants and obligations for unit owners in a qualified leasehold condominium.
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§339-d
Names Article 9-B the 'Condominium Act.'
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§339-e
Defines key terms used in the NY Condominium Act, including unit, common elements, board of managers, declaration, and bylaws.
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§339-ee
If any provision is held invalid, the rest of the article remains in force.
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§339-f
The condominium form of ownership applies only when the owner files and records a declaration submitting the property to the act.
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§339-g
Each condominium unit is real property and may be separately conveyed, mortgaged, or encumbered.
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§339-h
Sets recording requirements for the declaration, bylaws, and floor plans with the county clerk.
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§339-i
Sets how a unit's percentage common interest is determined and the rules for its appurtenance to the unit.
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§339-j
Each unit owner must comply with the declaration, bylaws, and rules. Failure to comply gives rise to an action for damages or injunctive relief.
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§339-l
Allocates maintenance and repair responsibilities between the board of managers (common elements) and unit owners (units).
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§339-m
Requires the board of managers to maintain insurance on the building and common elements for the benefit of all unit owners.
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§339-o
After a fire or other casualty, the property must be repaired or rebuilt unless the unit owners vote otherwise by the required supermajority.
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§339-s
Authorizes the board of managers to acquire a unit at a foreclosure or tax sale on behalf of all unit owners.
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§339-t
Owners must comply with the bylaws and rules. Non-compliance is grounds for action.
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§339-u
Bylaws must be recorded with the declaration. Sets minimum content requirements.
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§339-v
Bylaws must address election and term of the board of managers, member meetings, common charges, assessments, rules, and similar topics.
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§339-w
Board of managers must keep books of all receipts and expenditures. Each unit owner is entitled to a written statement on request.
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§339-x
Waiving use of common elements does not relieve a unit owner of liability for common charges.
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§339-y
Each unit is separately assessed and taxed.
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§339-z
The board has a lien on each unit for unpaid common charges, prior to all other liens except taxes, first mortgages of record, and certain subordinate mortga…
Frequently asked about Law RPP
- What is New York Law RPP?
- New York Law RPP — the Real Property Law — is the body of law that governs how every New York condo or HOA 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 RPP?
- Law RPP contains 30 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 RPP 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 RPP 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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