Risky Residences

Affordable housing may be hazardous to your health. The (DEP), Dept. of Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) recently posted notices on entrance doors warning vulnerable tenants of asbestos hazards on the tax-credited property managed and owned by various corporate partners and investors of tax sheltered housing.  It's been reported that all units have asbestos embedded in the bathroom walls. Previous and current dwellers of this Section 8 housing complex weren't forewarned of the toxic and stressful living environment previous to signing a lease. Asbestos damage can reveal itself in the lungs anywhere from 10 to 40 years.  Past and current residents, especially those who survived leaks and/or building fires, and who have difficulty breathing may wish to get a chest x-ray. Watch the recent FOX news clip to know more about the toxic environment at Rockland Place Apartments dba Spring Gate Apts. in Rockland, Massachusetts.  http://www.fox25boston.com/news/bathroom-upgrades-turns-out-to-be-dangerous-asbestos-removal-at-rockland-apartment-complex/520618339

Caution: Tenants who publicly voice their legitimate safety concerns have been known to further suffer retaliation from politically-connected property managers, partners, etc.  Stay strong!

 Extra Links of Interest  *https://www.alllaw.com/resources/personal-injury/chemical-exposure-injury-cases

Recognize symptoms of asbestos exposure.
 **http://www.medicinenet.com/asbestos-related_disorders/article.htm

 Asbestos Checklist  *** https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/checklist.html

  https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/index.html

Private Prison Project-8  https://www.muckrock.com/project/the-private-prison-project-8/

Upcoming Mass Housing Seminars http://www.cvent.com/events/crisis-to-calm-collaborating-to-support-residents-mental-health-in-a-safe-environment/event-summary-f5fd782fda5b450d81fa51b7a1dd2f77.aspx