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Warranty of Habitability

NY Real Property Law § 235-b (Warranty of Habitability)

Statewide implied warranty: every residential lease includes a non-waivable promise that premises are "fit for human habitation" and free of conditions dangerous to life/health/safety. Basis for rent-abatement claims in landlord-tenant court.

Effective · 1975-08-01
Status · active
Subject · habitability

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