Code enforcement doesn't do anything when residents call them, does not have a timeline for re-inspection after a property fails initial inspections
Owners retaliate against renters by raising rent, evicting them, etc. for complaining
Residents must fix things on their own, don't report concerns because of fears of retaliation
Parents risk having their children removed by CPS if conditions (like presence of black mold) don't improve
Safety concerns in neighborhoods about gun violence
Nearby homeless encampments cause mice infestations
Mold, plumbing issues, rodent and cockroach infestations, leaking roofs, broken windows and doors, broken heaters, missing smoke or carbon dioxide detectors, damaged carpets, no hot water
The policy is the 9/11 Health and Compensation act, it aims to extend and improve protection and servies to individuals directly affected by 9/11. It aims to provide continuing funding for health and promises to treat those affected by9/11. It also reinstates a fund for those who have suffered injuries or death as a result of 9.11 or what happened afterwards. To collect compensation for injury.
The policy was drafted by senator Bob Hernadez and Carolyn Maloney as well as 9.11 victims and survivors and for Mr. Zadragra whose death is considered the 'first' death as a direct cause of 9.11. Others who drafted the bill was senators Schuner, with members of Congres Nalder and King and the president of the interantional association of fighter fighters Harold Schittgerer.
The policy applies to victims, first responders (fire,police and EMS) that are/were directly affected by the events of 9/11.
The policy was an amendment of an earlier policy that guarenteed compensation and healthcare to those affected by 9/11. This previous bill, however would stop providing help in Fall 2016. An amendment to reauthorize the bill was posed in 2015 and the bill was renewed and made permenant to remember 9.11. The originial policy had a difficult time getting passed due to an uneven vote in congress and negative opinions.