Williams v. Kurtis

Petitioners, who are recipients of public assistance under the administration of the Department *955of Social Services of Westchester County, reside in a multiple residence in the Village of Port Chester. They bring this action for a declaratory judgment: (1) stating their rights and the rights and powers of the respondent Commissioner of said Department under section 143-b of the Social Services Law (Spiegel Act) and section 305-a of the Multiple Residence Law, and that the determination and action of the respondent in paying rental money directly to petitioners ’ landlord are in violation of…