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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 25 > Program targets health hazards in rental units

Program targets health hazards in rental units

County officials say renters often left with little recourse when issues exist

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin
August 25, 2008

A Deschutes County Health Department pilot program scheduled to begin Thursday will help detect environmental health problems in the homes of pregnant women.

But it could be a challenge for some renters to get landlords to clean up their apartments or houses if mold or asbestos, or other....

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