# N.Y. MDW Law § 302: Unlawful occupation

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. MDW Law § 302
- **Heading:** Unlawful occupation
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act MDW / Article 8 / Section 302

## Text

§ 302. Unlawful occupation. 1. a. If any dwelling or structure be\noccupied in whole or in part for human habitation in violation of\nsection three hundred one, during such unlawful occupation any bond or\nnote secured by a mortgage upon said dwelling or structure, or the lot\nupon which it stands, may be declared due at the option of the\nmortgagee.\n b. No rent shall be recovered by the owner of such premises for said\nperiod, and no action or special proceeding shall be maintained\ntherefor, or for possession of said premises for nonpayment of such\nrent.\n c. During such period the department in charge of water supply shall\nnot permit water to be furnished in any such dwelling or structure and\nsaid premises shall be deemed unfit for human habitation, and the\ndepartment of health or the department charged with the enforcement of\nthis chapter shall cause them to be vacated.\n 2. The department may cause to be vacated any dwelling or any part\nthereof which contains a nuisance as defined in section three hundred\nnine, or is occupied by more families or persons than permitted in this\nchapter, or is erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. Any such\ndwelling shall not again be occupied until it or its occupancy, as the\ncase may be, has been made to conform to law.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. MDW Law § 300 Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S300.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 301 Certificate of compliance or occupancy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S301.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302 Unlawful occupation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-A Abatement of rent in the case of serious violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-A.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-B Removal of violations by mortgagees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-B.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-C Right of tenant to offset payments for heat failure; certain cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-C.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 303 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S303.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 304 Penalties for violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S304.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 305 Violation of local laws and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S305.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 306 Judicial procedure and orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S306.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 307 Liens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S307.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 308 Notice of pendency of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S308.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 309 Repairs, vacation and demolition of buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S309.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 309-A Multiple dwelling; apartment prohibitions for certain employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S309-A.md)

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