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A10798Introduced in the Assembly

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.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Michael Benedetto, District 82

What does this bill do?

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Official 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.

Where it stands

referred to judiciary

April 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. referred to judiciary

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