Scarborough v. Elmira Housing Authority

This is an action commenced by the plaintiffs who are tenants and associations of tenants of the defendant Elmira Housing Authority (EHA) which operates public housing developments in the City of Elmira. They sue on behalf of themselves and other tenants similarly situated. EHA operates public housing which is both Federally funded and State funded.

The action was originally commenced in the form of an action for an injunction against EHA and its manager to require EHA to adopt hearing procedures on assessments of late rental payment charges and maintenance charges and to enjoin EHA from…