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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 81
Real Property Actions & Proceedings
ARTICLE 5
Adverse Possession
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SECTION 543
Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line
Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) CHAPTER 81, ARTICLE 5
§ 543. Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary
line. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the
existence of de minimus non-structural encroachments including, but not
limited to, fences, hedges, shrubbery, plantings, sheds and
non-structural walls, shall be deemed to be permissive and non-adverse.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the acts of
lawn mowing or similar maintenance across the boundary line of an
adjoining landowner's property shall be deemed permissive and
non-adverse.