New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 180.56 — Rent gouging in the second degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 180: Bribery Not Involving Public Servants, and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 180.56
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
180.56 Rent gouging in the second degree.
A person is guilty of rent gouging in the second degree when, in
connection with the leasing, rental or use of real property, he
solicits, accepts or agrees to accept from a person some consideration
of value, of two hundred fifty dollars or more, in addition to lawful
rental and other lawful charges, upon an agreement or understanding that
the furnishing of such consideration will increase the possibility that
any person may obtain or renew the lease, rental or use of such
property, or that a failure to furnish it will decrease the possibility
that any person may obtain or renew the same.
Rent gouging in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is rent gouging in the second degree in New York?
Rent gouging in the second degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 180.56.
Which New York statute covers rent gouging in the second degree?
Rent gouging in the second degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 180.56 (Rent gouging in the second degree).
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