New York A04379 requires courts to establish escrow accounts for rent in special proceedings to recover real property.

New York A04379 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to mandate that any court holding a special proceeding to recover real property must establish an escrow account. Tenants must submit any owed rent into this escrow account to appear in court. The bill also amends the New York City Civil Court Act to clarify the court's jurisdiction over summary proceedings to recover possession of real property and remove tenants.

New York A04379 requires courts to establish escrow accounts for rent in special proceedings to recover real property.

New York A04379 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to mandate that any court holding a special proceeding to recover real property must establish an escrow account. Tenants must submit any owed rent into this escrow account to appear in court. The bill also amends the New York City Civil Court Act to clarify the court's jurisdiction over summary proceedings to recover possession of real property and remove tenants.