MATTER OF FAISON v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY


283 A.D.2d 353 (2001)

726 N.Y.S.2d 23

In the Matter of RICKY FAISON, Respondent, v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, Appellant.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

Decided May 31, 2001.


Petitioner claimed succession to his mother's public housing lease as a remaining family member after her death in November 1995. The Housing Authority denied his claim on the ground that his criminal record rendered him ineligible for public housing. The Authority's Management Manual provides that "`[r]emaining family members' shall be offered an Authority lease if they are otherwise eligible for public housing in accordance with...

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