Cal. Civ. Code § 796-E
Answer
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§ 796-e. Answer. At the time when the petition is to be heard, the owner and any mortgagee or lienor of record, shall answer in writing. If the notice of petition was served at least eight days before the time at which it was noticed to be heard and it so demands, the answer shall be served at least three days before the time the petition is noticed to be heard and any reply shall be served at least one day before such time.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 796-E, when a petition is scheduled to be heard, the property owner and any mortgagee or lienor of record are required to submit a written answer. If the notice of petition was served at least eight days before the hearing date and specifically demands early service, the written answer must be served at least three days before the hearing, and any reply to that answer must be served at least one day before the hearing. This provision establishes the procedural timeline governing written responses in these proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a petition under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 796-E are generally expected to prepare and submit a written answer by the applicable deadline — either at the time of the hearing or, if the notice was served at least eight days in advance and demands it, at least three days before the hearing date. Compliant operators typically track the service date of the notice of petition carefully to determine which deadline applies. Mortgagees and lienors of record are also bound by the same answering requirements under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants involved in proceedings governed by N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 796-E, understanding the answer and reply deadlines can be relevant to how a case proceeds, since the owner's written response must be timely filed under the rules set out in this section. If an owner fails to meet the answering requirements, that procedural issue may be relevant to the proceeding. Tenants seeking to understand how these timelines affect their situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources available through a local rent board.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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