Property Management

In New York, a residential lease provision that waives the tenant's right to a jury trial in housing court proceedings is:

AEnforceable in all circumstances
BVoid and unenforceable under New York Real Property Law §259-c✓ Correct
CEnforceable for commercial leases only
DOnly void if the tenant is rent-stabilized

Explanation

New York Real Property Law §259-c makes any provision in a residential lease waiving the tenant's right to a jury trial void and unenforceable as against public policy.

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