New York § 756 - 756Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 756 — 756Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 756. 756Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions
§ 756. Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions. In the event that utilities are discontinued in any part of a dwelling because of the failure of the landlord or other person having control of said dwelling to pay for utilities for which he may have contracted, any proceeding to dispossess a tenant from said building or an action against any tenant of said building for rent shall be stayed until such time as the landlord or person having control of said dwelling pays the amount owing for said utilities and until such time as the utilities are restored to working order.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 756
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 756 cover?
Section 756 ("756Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain conditions") 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 § 756?
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