Healthy Homes Resources
Resources for Renters
Many renters have concerns about hazards in their homes. Asking a landlord to fix hazards – and knowing what to do if they do not – can be confusing. Some renters worry they may be evicted if they ask for repairs, even though such retaliation is illegal. These materials were written with local partners to help tenants and others learn about the renters’ rights and responsibilities. These materials focus on the City of Rochester, but many of the tips relate to renters elsewhere. You are welcome to download and share these materials. We encourage you to check here regularly for updates – resources and rules change over time.
Renters: Does Your Home Need Repairs?
This 2-page flier explains how to ask for repairs and follow up with local resources
Inquilinos: ¿Su casa necesita reparaciones?
Este folleto de 2 páginas explica cómo solicitar reparaciones y hacer un seguimiento con los recursos locales.
What Renters Should Know
This 2 page flier explains more about renters’ rights and responsibilities under New York State law
Top Ten Things Renters Should know
This 1-page colorful infographic can be printed as a handout or as a poster. It provides very basic tips and resources for more information about renters’ rights and responsibilities.
Call 2-1-1 or visit the City of Rochester’s Eviction Prevention website to learn more.
Local Healthy Homes Resources
Many local organizations offer Environmental Health information and resources for residents in the Rochester, NY region.
- City of Rochester
- Finger Lakes Children's Environmental Health Center
- Monroe County Department of Public Health
- NYS Department of Health
- NYS Integrated Pest Management
- Upstate NY Poison Center
Healthy Homes, Healthy Families
Healthy Homes, Healthy Families is a resource guide developed by the COEC in collaboration with the Rochester Healthy Homes Partnership, Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, and Finger Lakes Children's Environmental Health Center. This guide provides the information included in this virtual tour, and additional resources.
Click on your preferred version below to download the guide. For more information, please contact Katrina Korfmacher at katrina_korfmacher@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 273-4304.
- Healthy Homes, Healthy Families (English) - Monroe County Edition
- Hogares sanos, familias sanas (Español) - edición del condado de monroe
- Healthy Homes, Healthy Families (English) - New York Statewide Edition
Healthy Homes Videos
In 2010, CEC staff partnered with WXXI Public Broadcasting to produce the Healthy Homes DVD Project available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. This series of seven video segments highlights tips for maintaining a healthy home. Segments include: healthy housekeeping, pests, mold, lead, chemicals, asbestos, and air quality. The project was funded by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute's Community Grants Program.
Visit the links below to view the video segments.
Contact: Katrina Korfmacher katrina_korfmacher@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 273-4304
Video links:
English
English with ASL and English subtitles
Spanish
Spanish with ASL and Spanish subtitles
This website is supported in part by a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS (P30 ES01247).