All tenants have the basic right to live in a safe and habitable unit. The minimum requirements for a home to be considered habitable are usually defined publically in a city’s codes. Conditions that affect habitability can include a lack of certain utilities or appliances, mold, insect or rodent infestation, and broken fixtures (like locks and windows). Children often have a harder time learning when their homes are unsafe and families living in these conditions may develop health complications.
In most cases, the landlord is responsible for maintaining the habitability of a unit. Our services focus on helping tenants to resolve issues with their housing so that they can live safely.
Highlight both visible (i.e. mold, disrepair) and invisible (stress, toxins etc.) negatively affect people’s health.
Danger to children’s health and educational opportunities