The Matter of the Application of Judy Florence against The New York City Housing Authority

In this Article 78 case, petitioner sought to reverse respondent’s decision to terminate her lease due to failure to register and maintain her two dogs in compliance with the Housing Authority pet policy and her outstanding rent balance.

According to the respondent, their decision to terminate her tenancy was based on substantial evidence. First, petitioner admitted that she owned a pit bull that was involved in an attack with her neighbor in the hallway near the petitioner’s apartment and she did not register both of her pets. Second, petitioner also admitted that she failed to pay her rent on time and this was a violation of the housing Authority Policy. According to the Housing authority, failure to make payments on time is a good enough reason to terminate tenancy.

The petition was denied and the proceeding is dismissed, without costs and disbursements to the respondent.

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