Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
RPA Real Property Actions and Proceedings |
Article 7-A. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS BY TENANTS OF DWELLINGS IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND THE COUNTIES OF NASSAU, SUFFOLK, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER FOR JUDG |
Section 781. "Owner" defined
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As used in this article, the term "owner" shall mean and include the owner or owners of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent, or any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly in control of a dwelling, but shall not include a receiver appointed pursuant to section three hundred nine of the multiple dwelling law.