§ 801. Who liable to action for waste. An action for waste lies against a tenant by the curtesy, in dower, for life, or for years, or the assignee of such a tenant, who, during his estate or term, commits waste upon the real property held by him, without a special and lawful written license so to do; or against such a tenant who lets or grants his estate and still retaining possession thereof commits waste without a like license.
Who liable to action for waste
N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 801, under Waste and Other Actions and Rights of Action For Injury to Real Property.
N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 801