# N.Y. RPA Law § 796-B: Grounds for the proceeding

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-B

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. RPA Law § 796-B
- **Heading:** Grounds for the proceeding
- **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-C / Section 796-B

## Text

§ 796-b. Grounds for the proceeding. One-third or more of the tenants\noccupying a multiple residence dwelling or a tenant occupying a single\nresidence dwelling or the commissioner of the department charged with\nenforcement of the housing maintenance code in the municipality where\nthe dwelling is located may maintain a special proceeding as provided in\nthis article, upon the grounds that there exists in such dwelling, or in\nany part thereof:\n 1. a lack of heat, running water, light, electricity, adequate sewage\ndisposal facilities, or any other condition dangerous to life, health or\nsafety, which has existed for five days, or an infestation by rodents,\nor any combination of such conditions; or\n 2. a course of conduct by the owner or the owner's agents of\nharassment, illegal eviction, continued deprivation of services or other\nacts dangerous to life, health or safety.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-A Jurisdiction; court; venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-A.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-B Grounds for the proceeding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-B.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-C Commencement; notice of petition; time and manner of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-C.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-D Contents of petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-D.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-E Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-E.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-F Trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-F.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-G Defenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-G.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-H Judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-H.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-I 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-C_S796-I.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-J Appointment of administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-J.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-K Presentation or settlement of accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-K.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-L Waiver void](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-L.md)
- [N.Y. RPA Law § 796-M Defense of warranty of habitability inapplicable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ARPA_A7-C_S796-M.md)

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