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Animals

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

See Health & Safety

See Nuisances

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 Being a Homeowner

See Occupational Licensing Boards  

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.

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services.

Rent, Utilities and Mortgage Assistance In New York  (Google)

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

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.

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

Find New York'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

New York State Building & Property Codes
Code Enforcement.

Home Heating Fire Safety (New York)

Chimney Fire Safety (New York)

Home Fire Safety Tips (New York)

Carbon Monoxide (New York)

Home Fire Safety Checklist (New York)

Protecting Your Children from Lead Poisoning (New York)
The dangers of lead poisoning, what readers can do to prevent it from occurring in their home, and how to get children tested.

Radon: The Invisible Intruder (New York)
Provided here are explanations of what radon is, how it can be excessively exposed to humans, and potential health hazards. There is a helpful map of New York State showing where the highest radon levels occur. Also discussed are how to test for radon and how to prevent/reduce radon in the home.

Radon in Your Home (New York)
The dangers of radon, how to measure the radon concentration in a home, and ways to reduce radon levels.

Lead Paint in Your Home: Know Your Rights (New York)
Potential dangers of lead paint’s presence in the home and its particular threat to infants and children. Consumers have many rights in regards to lead paint, but most importantly, sellers, brokers, and landlords are required to supply buyers or renters with appropriate information. There is also information on how to reduce exposure to lead paint and how to get children tested.

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
New York's Environmental Protection Division
New York's Department Of Transportation

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Housing Code Violations

New York State Building & Property Codes
Code Enforcement.

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)
 

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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