New York City Housing Authority v. Shephard

OPINION OF THE COURT

John R. Cannizzaro, J.

Petitioner New York City Housing Authority (Authority) commenced a holdover summary proceeding against the present occupant of one of its apartment units, the respondent Henry Shephard. It was alleged that the subject premises were leased by one Hattie Peale, now deceased, and Shephard became an occupant of the apartment as a licensee of the tenant, and since she is now deceased, the license has terminated.

The Authority is a government agency formed to provide housing to low income persons. In order to carry out this function, it may set income and…