# N.Y. RPA Law § 773: Answer

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S773

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. RPA Law § 773
- **Heading:** Answer
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act RPA / Article 7-A / Section 773

## Text

§ 773. Answer. At the time when the petition is to be heard, the owner\nand any mortgagee or lienor of record, shall answer in writing. If the\nnotice of petition was served at least eight days before the time at\nwhich it was noticed to be heard and it so demands, the answer shall be\nserved at least three days before the time the petition is noticed to be\nheard and any reply shall be served at least one day before such time.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. RPA Law § 769 Jurisdiction; court; venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S769.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 770 Grounds for the proceeding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S770.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 771 Commencement; notice of petition; time and manner of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S771.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 772 Contents of petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S772.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 773 Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S773.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 774 Trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S774.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 775 Defenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S775.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 776 Judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S776.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 777 Application by mortgagee or lienor of record or other person having an interest in the property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S777.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 778 Appointment of administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S778.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 779 Presentation or settlement of accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S779.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 780 Waiver void](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S780.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 781 "Owner" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S781.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 782 "Dwelling" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-A_S782.md)

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