S 2231 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property

Summary
Relates to requiring a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property; requires the petition shall be accompanied by a certificate, signed by the attorney for the petitioner, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the facts of the case and that, based on consultation with representatives of the petitioner identified in the certificate and the attorney's review of pertinent documents, there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of such action; provides that where a petitioner willfully fails to provide copies of required papers and documents the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
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Jan 16, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
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Jessica Ramos
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