New York Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in New York?
When a tenant is evicted, the landlord must allow a reasonable time to remove belongings and may not keep the tenant's personal belongings or furniture.
Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 749 · last checked 2026-10-23
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