Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

Summary

The bill changes New York’s real‑property court procedures so that any party who needs free legal help gets at least a 30‑day postponement to find a lawyer, with additional 30‑day extensions if needed. It also lets judges order tenants who delay proceedings to deposit rent or use‑and‑occupancy money, unless they can show a valid defense. The goal is to give low‑income tenants more time to get representation and to prevent landlords from being stuck without rent payments during prolonged cases.

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