S6494 (2023-24 session)
NY State bill
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.
- Title
- Requires a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property
- Type
- New York State Senate bill
- Session
- 2023-24 session
- Status
- In Senate Committee
- Latest action date
- 2024-01-03
- In committee
- Judiciary
- Introduced
- 2023-04-24
- Active version
- S6494A
- Same as
- A2883
- Law section
- Civil Practice Law and Rules
Sponsors
- Jessica Ramos State Senator, District 13
Heard in committee
- Judiciary NY State Senate committee
Same as
- A2883 (2023-24 session) NY State bill