The Housing Unit provides information, referral and direct assistance to Boston's elderly tenants and homeowners in all housing issues affecting the elderly. Assistance can be provided for-- Home repairs, Subsidized senior housing, Homeowner financial options, Foreclosures, Evictions, Tenant Rights, Landlord responsibilities, Legal matters, Heating or utility problems, Housing options, Homecare services, Property taxes, and Homelessness.
Home repairs: senior emergency home repair, minor home repair, home rehabilitation
Subsidized senior housing: Boston Housing Authority, Privately managed complexes
Homeowner financial options: Selling, rehabilitation
Foreclosures: Liens, mortgages
Evictions: No fault, court procedures
Tenant Rights: Harassment, code violations
Landlord responsibilities: upkeep, utilities
Legal matters: Power of attorney, Conservator
Heating or utility problems: Fuel assistance, payments
Housing options: Nursing homes, assisted living
Homecare services: Homemaker, visiting nurse
Property taxes: Exemptions, deferrals
Homelessness: Housing or shelter options
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