Long Island Housing Services, which worked with local coalitions to pass laws in Nassau and Suffolk counties to outlaw Source of Income Discrimination, has joined a statewide coalition to ban it throughout New York State. (more…)
News & Events
April 2018 Fair Housing events
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Long Island Housing Services has a month of Fair Housing activities planned: (more…)
Fair Housing Accessibility Design & Construction Training 4/24/18
…as part of a month of events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Sign up here. (more…)
Wilder and Reid named as LIHS Directors
The Board of Directors of Long Island Housing Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Ian Wilder, Esq. as its new Executive Director and Marian D. Reid as the Deputy Director. (more…)
Increasing Tenant Protections against Disability and Source of Income Discrimination at Bi-county Landlord
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. today announced a settlement agreement that requires a Long Island landlord to adopt a written policy of non-discrimination and policies for reasonable accommodations for persons with disability with service animals and emotional support animals, along with providing fair housing training to its staff. (more…)
“They did not give up.”
“Is there anyone . . . advocating on your behalf…?”
“Long Island Housing Services. They’ve been advocating for me and they’ve been assisting me,
and right now I have a three bedroom voucher…. ” (more…)
North Hempstead Foreclosure Prevention Workshop for Realtors 12/8/17
Abandoned and vacant homes in a neighborhood affect the quality of life for everyone on the block. That is why the Town of North Hempstead, together with its Business, Tourism and Development Corporation held an informative Foreclosure Prevention Workshop for Real Estate Professionals at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury on Friday, December 8 at 8:30 a.m.
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Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Program, Long Island Housing Services, Inc.
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for a licensed New York State Attorney. The Staff Attorney will advocate and provide legal services for Nassau and Suffolk homeowners who are in jeopardy of foreclosure on their primary residence. (more…)
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