New York § 231-A - 231-ASprinkler system notice in residential leases
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§ 231-A. 231-ASprinkler system notice in residential leases
§ 231-a. Sprinkler system notice in residential leases. 1. Every residential lease shall provide conspicuous notice in bold face type as to the existence or non-existence of a maintained and operative sprinkler system in the leased premises. 2. For purposes of this section, "sprinkler system" shall have the same meaning as defined in section one hundred fifty-five-a of the executive law. 3. If there is a maintained and operative sprinkler system in the leased premises, the residential lease agreement shall provide further notice as to the last date of maintenance and inspection.
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Section 231-A ("231-ASprinkler system notice in residential leases") 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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