New York § 269 - 269When remainderman may pay interest owed by life tenant
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 269 — 269When remainderman may pay interest owed by life tenant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 269. 269When remainderman may pay interest owed by life tenant
§ 269. When remainderman may pay interest owed by life tenant. Whenever real property held by any person for life is incumbered by mortgage or other lien, the interest on which should be paid by the life tenant, and such life tenant neglects or refuses to pay such interest, the remainderman may pay such interest, and recover the amount thereof, together with interest thereon from the time of such payment, of the life tenant.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 269 cover?
Section 269 ("269When remainderman may pay interest owed by life tenant") 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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