Property Management
In New York, a commercial landlord's right to 'distrain' (seize tenant property for unpaid rent) is:
AA common remedy used regularly
BAbolished in New York; landlords must use court proceedings to recover unpaid rent✓ Correct
CAvailable without court order for rents over $5,000
DAvailable only for commercial leases in NYC
Explanation
The common law remedy of distress (distraint) for unpaid rent—allowing a landlord to seize a tenant's property without court order—was abolished in New York. Landlords must use judicial proceedings (summary proceedings or civil actions) to recover unpaid rent.
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