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BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - Public safety remains a top priority for Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as she launches a new website to give Massachusetts residents support and information about home environmental health hazards.
"Health At Home" aims to empower residents to not only inform themselves about dangerous things in their homes such as lead, asbestos, and unsafe drinking water, but also gives them the support to get help and report violations to the AG's office.
"As we approach peak moving season, it's critical that tenants, landlords and homeowners have accurate information to ensure their residences are compliant with the law," AG Campbell said. "Home health hazards like lead, asbestos and mold can cause significant illness or injury and can affect people's ability to live a safe and health life. It's our hope that this new website will create a one-stop-shop for residents to not only identify potential problems but get help to address them."
The website is part of AG Campbell's Healthier Homes Initiative, which prioritizes assistance and strengthening communication when it comes to environmental hazards and dangers in and around homes.
Last year, rental housing topped the list for consumer complaints according to AG Campbell's Consumer Advocacy Report, with many local residents filing complaints about unsafe or unhealthy conditions within their rental properties. Now residents will be able to report violations or file complaints directly on the "Health at Home" website.
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