New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Code § 851

Action against certain persons holding over as trespassers
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§ 851. Action against certain persons holding over as trespassers.  A\nperson in possession of real property as guardian or trustee for an\ninfant, or having an estate determinable upon one or more lives, who\nholds over and continues in possession after the determination of his\ntrust or particular estate, without the express consent of the person\nthen immediately entitled, is a trespasser. An action may be maintained\nagainst him or his executor or administrator, by the person so entitled,\nor his executor or administrator, to recover the full value of the\nprofits received during the wrongful occupation.\n

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