From: Williams, Courtney (DCOA)
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:51 PM
To: OOA – Office of Aging All (DCOA)
Subject: FW: structual damages help
We have been receiving calls about roof collapse from seniors due to the snow. I have developed some possible resources that I am aware of that may assist seniors and others. I have included who is responsible, identifying contractors and resources that may assist in the recovery.
From: Courtney Williams, DC Office on Aging
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Insurance Company
Homeowners should check their homeowners insurance policy to see if this is covered.
Inspection Information for rental properties
It is the mission of the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to ensure your building and your unit is healthy and safe. DCRA needs you, the tenant, to report your suspected housing violations. District of Columbia laws require your landlord to provide apartments that are in a safe, habitable and livable condition. The landlord has a duty to make all repairs necessary to make buildings and apartments habitable. DC law also requires landlords to maintain buildings and apartments according to many established standards.The DCRA Inspection Scheduling Unit is now available from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. If you feel you need an emergency inspection, please do not email, call (202) 442-9557or dial 311 immediately. The following information will help you get your issues resolved as quickly as possible.
IDENTIFYINGROOFING CONTRACTORS
Check the Yellow Pages for Roofing Contractors. You should get at least 3 different bids.
DC Consumer and Regulatory Affairs can tell you if they are licensed in DC. 202-442-4311
Or contact DC Small and Local Business Development Office which maintains a database of all certified local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises . 202-727-3900 or www.olbd.dc.gov
| Check with Better Business Bureau of Metro Wash DC and Eastern Pennsylvania to see if there are any complaints against the contractor that you selected. Call 202- 393- 8000 or WWW: info |
RESOURCES TO HELP WITH REPAIRS
Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Program
The Dept of Housing and Community Development’s Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Program (HAIP) provides a grant of up to $30,000 for improvements needed to remove physical barriers within a home for persons with mobility or other physical impairments. In addition, households where the head of housing is 60 years or older may have the first $10,000 of assistance provided as a permanently deferred loan. Deferral of additional amounts will be considered on a case by case basis.
In addition, they offer a Roof repair grant of up to $ 14,000 to replace the roof. This grant pays for exterior roofing and gutter work only. To apply for either one of these programs you can apply at two East of River Housing Counseling locations that you can apply
Lydia’ House, 3836 South Capitol St SW, 202-373-1050
University Legal Service, 1800 MLK Avenue SE, 1st Floor, 889-2196
SERVE DC
Serve DC has a limited program to help seniors with yard work and snow removal in emergencies for those special cases. 202- 727-7925
DDOT Tree Program
DDOT has a new hazardous tree removal program for District homeowners who cannot afford to remove or trim hazardous trees on their property may now qualify for financial assistance under a new program offered by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). For additional information about the Income Contingent Program for Hazardous Tree Removal, please contact UFA at (202) 671-5133 or visit ufa.ddot.dc.gov.
Rebuilding Lives Together
Rebuilding Together’s addresses home repair and maintenance issues that potentially present a safety risk or limit the access to or within the home. National Rebuilding Day ( formerly Christmas in April) is their signature annual event. This event occurs in April that mobilizes hundreds community volunteers to help make home repairs for those who are unable financially to do the necessary work .
Rebuilding Together, Washington DC, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 308, Washington DC 20007,202-965-2824
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