N.Y. Real Property Law 235 – Wilful violations
§ 235. Wilful violations. 1. Any lessor, agent, manager, superintendent or janitor of any building, or part thereof, the lease or rental agreement whereof by its terms, expressed or implied, requires the furnishing of hot or cold water, heat, light, power, elevator service, telephone service or any other service or facility to any occupant of said building, who wilfully or intentionally fails to furnish such water, heat, light, power, elevator service, telephone service or other service or facility at any time when the same are necessary to the proper or customary use of such building, or part thereof, or any lessor, agent, manager, superintendent or janitor who wilfully and intentionally interferes with the quiet enjoyment of the leased premises by such occupant, is guilty of a violation.
Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Law 235
- 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
2. Any lessor, agent, manager, superintendent or janitor of any building, or part therof, who wilfully or intentionally acts to prevent or obstruct the delivery of fuel oil ordered in compliance with either § 302-c of the multiple dwelling law or § 3-c of the multiple residence law or the refiring of an oil burner after such a delivery shall be guilty of a violation.