Cal. Civ. Code § 797-F
Contents of the petition
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§ 797-f. Contents of the petition. 1. The petition shall be verified by the person authorized to maintain the proceeding under section seven hundred ninety-seven-a of this article or by a legal representative, attorney, or agent of such person pursuant to rule three hundred twenty of the civil practice law and rules. The attorney of such person may verify upon information and belief. 2. Every petition shall: a. State the interest of the petitioner in the premises for which relief under this article is sought; b. Describe the premises that is the subject of the petition; c. State the facts upon which the special proceeding is based, including those conditions constituting violation of applicable state or local housing standards or section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real property law; and d. State the relief sought. Such relief may include an order to repair, a monetary judgment in favor of petitioner for diminished value of real property, and an order reducing future rent until violations have been cured.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-F, a petition filed to initiate a special proceeding related to housing conditions must meet specific formal requirements. It must be verified by an authorized party or their representative, and it must include the petitioner's interest in the property, a description of the premises, the factual basis for the proceeding (including any housing-standard violations), and the specific relief being requested. The relief that may be sought includes repair orders, monetary judgments for diminished property value, and reductions in future rent until violations are corrected.
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Property owners and managers who are parties to a special proceeding governed by N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-F should understand that any petition filed against them will be required to clearly identify the petitioner's stake in the property, describe the premises at issue, and articulate the specific housing-standard violations alleged. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of property conditions, repair histories, and communications so they can respond to the factual allegations a petition must contain. Being aware of the required contents of a petition helps operators assess whether a filed petition satisfies the statutory requirements under § 797-F.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-F establishes what a petition in a housing-conditions special proceeding must contain, including a description of the premises, the relevant housing-standard violations, and the relief sought—which can include rent reductions and repair orders. Tenants who are authorized to bring such a proceeding should be aware that the petition must be properly verified and include all required elements to move forward. Those considering this type of proceeding may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the requirements of § 797-F apply to their circumstances.
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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