Salzman v. Brown

This is a summary proceeding for nonpayment of rent brought by an administrator appointed pursuant to article 7-A of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. The only issue that remains to be decided is whether respondent, who is a recipient of public assistance, can interpose as a defense section 143-b of the Social Services Law, commonly known as the Spiegel Law, through the Department of Social Services appearing in her behalf as amicus curiae.

*102The issue presented comes about because the tenants in the article 7-A proceeding sought and obtained an order granting broad powers to…