New York § 871 - 871Action for the removal of encroaching structures
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 871 — 871Action for the removal of encroaching structures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 871. 871Action for the removal of encroaching structures
§ 871. Action for the removal of encroaching structures. 1. An action may be maintained by the owner of any legal estate in land for an injunction directing the removal of a structure encroaching on such land. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting the power of the court in such an action to award damages in an appropriate case in lieu of an injunction or to render such other judgment as the facts may justify. 2. This section shall not be deemed to repeal or modify any existing statute or local law relating to encroaching structures.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 871 cover?
Section 871 ("871Action for the removal of encroaching structures") 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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