New York City Housing Authority v. Shedletsky

The defendant here, as a tenant in a New York City Housing Authority project, agreed to abide by its rules and regulations and to submit signed statements with respect to his family’s income. He further agreed to pay additional rent if he misstated or misrepresented his correct income, over and above the actual rent paid. This was a concomitant of the fact that the aggregate family income could not exceed specified levels. (Public Housing Law, § 156.) The power to fix the rentals rested solely with the Authority. (Public Housing Law, § 154.)

In making statements with respect to income, the…