§ 501 Adverse possession; defined
§ 511 Adverse possession under written instrument or judgment
§ 512 Essentials of adverse possession under written instrument or judgment
§ 521 Adverse possession not under written instrument or judgment
§ 522 Essentials of adverse possession not under written instrument or judgment
§ 531 Adverse possession, how affected by relation of landlord and tenant
§ 541 Adverse possession, how affected by relation of tenants in common
§ 543 Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line
§ 551 Right of person to possession not affected by descent cast

Terms Used In New York Laws > Real Property Actions and Proceedings > Article 5 - Adverse Possession

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.