Alayan v. Jackson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert F. Dolan, J.

Petitioner commenced this nonpayment proceeding alleging that respondent failed to pay utility charges totaling $811. Respondent now moves to dismiss this case on the grounds *768that there is no provision in a Housing Voucher Program (24 CFR 887) for the payment of utility charges.

FACTS

Respondent occupies the premises pursuant to the Housing Voucher Program, pursuant to section 8 (o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 USC § 1437f [o]) which is governed by 24 CFR 887. The purpose of the Housing Voucher Program is to assist eligible families to pay…