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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

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

See Being a Homeowner

See Occupational Licensing Boards  

Florida Commission on Human Relations
To resolve discrimination complaints involving
Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations and 
Florida's Whistle-blower's Act.

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

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

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The Elderly

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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.

Emergency $ Assistance For Housing Matters (Florida)
The Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP) provides a one-time payment of up to $400 to families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage. It also helps those families who have had household disasters such as fire, flood, or other accidents.

Benefits Help: Where To Find Assistance In Florida
A-Z help with where to get assistance with food stamps, emergency cash, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance, Medicaid. Medicare, job training, homecare for the disabled, social security benefits, veteran benefits and more.

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

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

Rent, Utilities and Mortgage Assistance In Florida  (Google)
For help in your county or city, add the name of your county or city after the name of your state.

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"

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

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Fraud

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

Find Florida'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

Also 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

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

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
Florida's Environmental Protection Division
Florida's Department Of Transportation

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Housing Code Violations

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

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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