New York S02231 mandates a certificate of merit for petitions to recover possession of real property, requiring attorneys to certify a reasonable.

New York S02231 amends the civil practice law and rules to require a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property. The petition must be accompanied by a certificate signed by the petitioner's attorney, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the case facts and consulted with the petitioner's representatives. The certificate must include relevant documents such as the lease and rental records. If the petitioner fails to provide required documents, the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.

New York S02231 mandates a certificate of merit for petitions to recover possession of real property, requiring attorneys to certify a reasonable.

New York S02231 amends the civil practice law and rules to require a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property. The petition must be accompanied by a certificate signed by the petitioner's attorney, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the case facts and consulted with the petitioner's representatives. The certificate must include relevant documents such as the lease and rental records. If the petitioner fails to provide required documents, the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.