Which statute covers Leases in New York?

• A. Art II (sales of goods)
• B. NY RPL
• C. Art II(a) (Leases)
• D. Common Law (all other)

Answer: (C)

Leases of goods are covered by the Uniform Commercial Code’s lease provisions, specifically Article 2A. This part of the code is devoted to the rights and duties of parties in a lease of goods (like equipment or vehicles) and lays out how such leases are formed, performed, and enforced, including remedies for breaches. It’s separate from the sales section, which is Article 2 and governs sales of goods, not leases. It’s also separate from Real Property Law, which governs leases of real estate, and from general common law, which provides broad contract principles but not the specialized rules for leases of goods. In New York, contracts for leasing goods fall under Article 2A, making that option the right fit.