N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 543: Adverse possession; how affected by acts across a boundary line

§ 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.