Politics & Government

Town Of Southampton: Evictions Are Illegal Without A Court Process

Landlords cannot withhold essential services due to failure to pay rent. For example: shutting off the heat, electricity or water.

August 10, 2021

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It is important that the residents of Suffolk County know their rights. The New York Tenant Safe Harbor Act and other laws protect all tenants regardless of immigration status.

Landlords cannot increase rent without notice or following proper procedures.

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Landlords cannot withhold essential services due to failure to pay rent. For example: shutting off the heat, electricity or water.

Landlords cannot discriminate against or evict a tenant because the tenant has Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It doesn’t matter if you’re renting a house, an apartment, or a room…. the Law remains the same.

If you believe your landlord is violating the law…. Call 911 and report it…


¡LOS DESALOJOS SON ILEGALES SIN UN PROCESO JUDICIAL!

Es importante que los inquilinos del Condado de Suffolk sepan que tienen derechos. La ley de inquilinos de New York “Safe Harbor Act” y otras leyes protegen a todos los inquilinos sin importar su estatus migratorio.

Los propietarios no pueden aumentar el alquiler sin previa notificación o sin seguir los procedimientos adecuados.

Los propietarios no pueden cortar servicios esenciales debido a la falta de pago del alquiler. Por ejemplo: desconectar la calefacción, la electricidad o el agua.

Los propietarios no pueden discriminar o desalojar a un inquilino porque el inquilino tiene Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

No importa si estás alquilando una casa, un apartamento o un cuarto... La ley sigue siendo la misma para todos.

Si usted cree que su arrendador o propietario está violando la ley.... Llame al 911 para reportarlo..


This press release was produced by the Town of Southampton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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