Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
RPA Real Property Actions and Proceedings |
Article 5. ADVERSE POSSESSION |
Section 543. Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line
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1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the existence of de minimus non-structural encroachments including, but not limited to, fences, hedges, shrubbery, plantings, sheds and non-structural walls, shall be deemed to be permissive and non-adverse. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the acts of lawn mowing or similar maintenance across the boundary line of an adjoining landowner's property shall be deemed permissive and non-adverse.