Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
RPA Real Property Actions and Proceedings |
Article 8. WASTE AND OTHER ACTIONS AND RIGHTS OF ACTION FOR INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY |
Section 801. Who liable to action for waste
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An action for waste lies against a tenant by the curtesy, in dower, for life, or for years, or the assignee of such a tenant, who, during his estate or term, commits waste upon the real property held by him, without a special and lawful written license so to do; or against such a tenant who lets or grants his estate and still retaining possession thereof commits waste without a like license.