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[Frazier v. Donovan] Supreme Court of NY Dismisses Section 8 Assistance Termination by Housing Preservation and Development (2008)

  • Organization: Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County
  • Document Type: Case law/admin decisions
  • Date Created: Monday, December 22, 2008
  • Submitted: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
  • Attachment(s): DOC

In a proceeding brought pursuant to Article 78 challenging the determination of the New York City Housing Preservation and Development terminating Frazier's Section 8 assistance after petitioner misstated her family composition and income (but derived no benefit).

The Court found that the hearing officers findings with respect to petitioners "credibility" without basis and the penalty imposed disproportionate to the offense as to be arbitrary and capricious.

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