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NY A 10798

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Relates to the recovery of attorneys fees in the event of certain default judgments where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 10798 pass?

Not yet. NY A 10798 is in committee as of 2026-04-01 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-01): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

What is NY A 10798 about?

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

Who sponsors NY A 10798?

Michael Benedetto is the primary sponsor of NY A 10798.

Description

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-01 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael Benedettoprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-04-01

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A10798?summary=&detail=

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