New York § 213-A - 213-AResidential rent overcharge
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 213-A — 213-AResidential rent overcharge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 213-A. 213-AResidential rent overcharge
§ 213-a. Residential rent overcharge. No overcharge penalties or damages may be awarded for a period more than six years before the action is commenced or complaint is filed, however, an overcharge claim may be filed at any time, and the calculation and determination of the legal rent and the amount of the overcharge shall be made in accordance with the provisions of law governing the determination and calculation of overcharges.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 213-A cover?
Section 213-A ("213-AResidential rent overcharge") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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