Mid Island Collision, Inc. v. Fiore

In this summary proceeding for nonpayment of rent the defense is section 143-b of the Social Services Law which provides:

*964“ 5. (a) It shall be a valid defense in any action or summary proceeding against a welfare recipient for non-payment of rent to show existing violations in the building wherein such welfare recipient resides which relate to conditions which are dangerr ous, hazardous or detrimental to life or health as the basis for non-payment.

“(b) In any such action or proceeding the plaintiff or landlord shall not be entitled to an order or judgment awarding him possession of the…