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Cops: Tenant stole thousands from landlord

A tenant living rent-free in a Valley Stream home failed to make promised repairs at the house after living there for two years, Nassau police said Friday, after charging the tenant with grand larceny.

The renter also demanded that his landlord fork over a $9,000 Social Security check, police said Friday.

Joseph Williams, 43, of Valley Stream, was arrested late Thursday, police said.

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