§ 801. Who liable to action for waste. 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.

Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 801

  • Dower: A widow
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.