# N.Y. RPA Law § 796-E: Answer

> New York · Statutes · In force

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

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. RPA Law § 796-E
- **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-C / Section 796-E

## Text

§ 796-e. Answer. At the time when the petition is to be heard, the\nowner and any mortgagee or lienor of record, shall answer in writing. If\nthe notice 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 § 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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