New York § 220 - 220Action for use and occupation
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 220 — 220Action for use and occupation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 220. 220Action for use and occupation
§ 220. Action for use and occupation. The landlord may recover a reasonable compensation for the use and occupation of real property, by any person, under an agreement, not made by deed; and a parol lease or other agreement may be used as evidence of the amount to which he is entitled.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 220
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 220 cover?
Section 220 ("220Action for use and occupation") 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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