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Housing and Construction Defects Resource Links
Homeowners for Better Building
Organization that seeks to support a meaningful, long term solution to the problem of the unregulated home building industry; to encourage strict regulation and standards on the local, state and national levels; and to promote and support consumer protection and the passage of the home lemon law throughout the country.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Federal government Web site in charge of promoting safety regulations for the construction industry. Site provides link to agency's pamphlet, Selected Construction Regulations for the Home Building Industry.
Construction Specifications Institute
CSI provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences and product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of building design and construction, and to meet the industry's need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction information.
Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings
Consumer action organization providing information on buying homes from builders, the Homeowner's Bill of Rights, home inspections and more.
Buying and Selling a Home
Resource provided by the American Bar Association with useful information on selecting real estate agents, hiring an attorney, buying a home from a builder and more.
Housewrecked
Article provided by Consumer Reports with information on how to avoid purchasing a home suffering from defective construction or design.
Environmental Protection Agency: Mold
Information and resources for homeowners and health professionals concerning the effects of mold, how to prevent exposure and tips for removing mold.
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry
ATSDR is directed by Congress to perform specific functions concerning the effect on public health of hazardous substances in the environment, including toxic mold.
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