N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 734: Notice of petition; service on the Westchester county department of social services

§ 734. Notice of petition; service on the Westchester county

department of social services. In the county of Westchester, if the

local legislative body has, by local law, opted to require such notice,

service of a copy of the notice of petition and petition in any

proceeding commenced against a residential tenant in accordance with the

provisions of this article shall be served upon the county commissioner

of social services. Such service shall be made by certified mail, return

receipt requested, directed to an address set forth in the local law, or

pursuant to the provisions of the civil practice law and rules. Such

service shall be made at least five days before the return date set in

the notice of petition. Proof of such service shall be filed with the

court. Failure to serve the commissioner shall not be a jurisdictional

defect, and shall not be a defense to a proceeding brought pursuant to

the provisions of this article.