Renters – Nassau Suffolk Law Services

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

What can I do if my landlord is harassing me?

What can I do if my landlord has been verbally and/or physically abusive toward me or my family and is not responding to my request to […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

I am facing a health emergency, having trouble paying my bills and I need my utilities to stay on.

What is a medical certification letter? A medical certification letter is a letter from your doctor to your utility company. In this letter, your doctor tells […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

Can my landlord evict me for late fees?

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

What is a Non-Payment Proceeding?

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

Illegal Evictions in Suffolk County and How to Stop Them – English

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

What is a Security Deposit? Everything You Need to Know

What is a Security Deposit? A security deposit is a landlord’s way of guaranteeing that [s]he will be compensated for any damages that may occur while […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

Desalojos Ilegales en el Condado de Suffolk y Como Detenerlos

Ver esta página en PDF A veces, los propietarios intentan hacer que un inquilino se mude haciendo cosas que son ilegales, por ejemplo: 1. Tirar muebles […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

What Every Tenant Should Know

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary […]

January 1, 2020

Published by NSLS at January 1, 2020

Can my landlord charge me late fees if I do not pay my rent on time?

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary […]