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Animals

City Code Site  (All 50 States, Not DC)
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards.

Check your phone book's city & county government pages for
"Animal Control" or Animal Rabies Control."

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Carpools

Your Department Of Transportation (All 50 States, Not DC) may offer carpool programs or have links to ones.

Or Search Yahoo for "carpools" and "Your City".

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Contractors/Construction, Plumbers, Electricians

See Occupational Licensing Boards  

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Discrimination

Call the agencies below if you've been denied housing or been discriminated against in a housing related matter because of your Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Family Status, Or Disability.  

Housing Discrimination (CA)
Learn if you're protected from discrimination and where you can go for help.

Legal Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (CA)
The Rights of the disabled in employment, housing,
nondiscrimination in business and services, access, education,
parental rights, programs and services, benefits and health care. Also explains the civil rights of persons with mental and developmental disabilities.

Flyer Fair Housing Rights (Spanish)

Flyer Fair Housing Rights for Families With Children (Spanish)

Flyer Fair Housing Rights for Home Buyers (Spanish)

The Fair Housing Division of the Commission of Equal Opportunity  

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Discrimination Hotline  (800) 669-9777 
      

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Drainage Problems

City Code Site  (All 50 States, Not DC)
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards.

Check your phone book's city & county government section for
"Water & Sewer" or "Public Works."

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Easements

Sorry. There Are No State Resources Here At This Time. Please Check Back Later.

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The Elderly

American Association Of Retired Persons                                    
For More Help See Seniors

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Financial Assistance (For Mortgage, Utilities, Transportation, Food+Clothing)

Before calling the numbers below, contact your lender.  Very often mortgage lenders will work with someone who has a temporary problem paying the bills.  On a case-by-case basis, some lenders will temporarily modify the terms of the loan, due to hardship, such as a surmountable illness or other trying circumstances.  The lender may allow you to make a reduced payment on your mortgage for a time or to miss a payment and have the payment tacked on to the end of your loan.

You may also want to talk to a mortgage lender or two on the matter of whether refinancing your home is prudent or even possible.  That way, you could reduce payments or take out cash. But make sure to consult your circles of experts, accountants, etc... to understand the tax and investment implications of what you do.  Remember, it never hurts to learn your options.

Help Paying The Mortgage (CA) (Legal Aid Links)

The Home Ownership Preservation Foundation 877-362-6631
24 hour hotline for any borrower in distress.
For EMC Customers, call The Mod Squad 877-362-6631

Emergency Mortgage Assistance In California (Google)

United Way Help Line  (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies throughout the country! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic imaginable.  Just type in the words "Utilities and Assistance", or "Food and Clothing" or "Mortgage and Assistance"

Can't Pay Your Rent, Mortgage or Utilities? (Consumer-SOS)
Step by step on what to do and where to go for assistance.

The Salvation Army Nearest You   (All 50 States & DC)
The Salvation Army often helps with rent, utilities, transportation, food, clothing and mortgage assistance.

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Fixtures

Sorry. There Are No State Resources Here At This Time. Please Check Back Later.

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Fraud

Find Your State's Attorney General
The Office of Attorney General will often enforce laws against unfair or deceptive business practices in your state.

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Graffiti

How To Start Your Own Neighborhood Watch (Good For All States)
See Also Basic Tips To Follow For Stopping Crime

Check your phone book's city & county government section for
"Graffiti" or "Public Works."

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Health & Safety  

City Code Site  (All 50 States, Not DC)
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards.

How To Start Your Own Neighborhood Watch (Good For All States)
See Also Basic Tips To Follow For Stopping Crime

Zoning

Nuisances

Also check your phone book's State, County & City sections for
The Board Of Health
Your City Housing Authority
Your City Sanitation Department
Zoning
Public Works, Water & Sewage,
Animal Control
Your State's Environmental Protection Division
Your State's Department Of Transportation

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Housing Code Violations

How To Start Your Own Neighborhood Watch (Good For All States)
See Also Basic Tips To Follow For Stopping Crime

See Health & Safety

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