New York § 502 - 502Availability
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 502 — 502Availability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 502. 502Availability
§ 502. Availability. Every rental purchase agreement shall indicate that a consumer at his or her request shall be permitted to review a completed rental-purchase agreement for up to forty-eight hours prior to signing. A copy of the fully completed rental-purchase agreement and all other documents which the merchant requests the consumer to sign shall be given to the consumer at the time they are signed. The rental-purchase agreement shall not be enforceable against the consumer until the consumer has received a signed copy. In addition to any other right of cancellation, a consumer has the right to cancel a rental-purchase agreement, without penalty or obligation if the consumer has not taken possession of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 502
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 502 cover?
Section 502 ("502Availability") 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.
How do I cite New York § 502?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 502" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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How does New York § 502 apply to my situation?
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