It won’t be long until it get’s cold! No heat? What is safe, What is not-Resources!

Who to complain to about no heat in NJ? You can contact, not only your local Buildings / BOH Dept, but you can contact NJ211.org> CLICK HERE! NJ DCA’s State Inspection Section – (609) 633-6241 is the NJ Department OF Community Affairs complaint line! The DCA can help with many housing problems

Did you know “From October 1 to May 1, the rental premises shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the rental premises shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature should be maintained at a minimum of 120 degrees and a maximum of a 160 degrees Fahrenheit.”?-NJDCA Utility requirements! PDF>habitability Download

Over the years, many have asked about what to do if there is no heat but also here is what NOT to do! Written By HRG BCN! As well as some safety tips & who to contact if you are having problems with you room or apartment!

If you are still having problems with not only heat but heat and other renting problems; have you checked out the Free Legal resources page? It includes NJ legal services & MH law project! Also some other legal and protective services resources are; By county- Mental Health law project, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Reporting for: Adult Protective Services to BCBSS. CLICK HERE!

There are Resources that people have asked for to help with their Apartments efficiency! Also there are programs that can help with utility assistance!

Some of the resources that Bergen County residents have asked about is help with Related; utilities, weatherization, USF/LIHEAP! There are 2 Locations that you can get your application for the Weatherization program.: The River Homeless Mission at Second Reformed church hackensack and GBCA’s location in Hackensack 316 State street; online, for the request!

WHAT DOES THE NJ DCA say about HEATER SAFETY & no Heat complaints laws? CLICK HERE! Remember multi-dwellings must have heat when...

Also, in the Gif cover pic; many Organizations could use your donations of NEW items for homeless and low income families as the weather is rapidly getting colder outside! Here is a list (basically the food pantry list is a great place to start) many of them if not all, give out free clothing to thoughts in need!

Special Covid-19 NJ Re-opening Edition- HRG Community Resource Guide! CLICK HERE to down load the PDF! (most of the activities are online now). Print one out for your neighbor as they may not have internet, the food pantry list has the #’s to call as well!

Here are some more resources in Bergen and Beyond…

Eviction prevention
CLICK HERE for eviction prevention

For shelters and transitional houses

CLICK HERE!

So many have asked HRG for food pantry listings!
CLICK HERE FOR THE food pantries in the 70 towns!

If you like you tube;
check out HRG BCN’s chanel byCLICKING HERE!

Check out this link with many resources for Bergen County residents!including seniorsCLICK HERE!

Do you need some Mental Health Resources?
For Bergen County MH info CLICK HERE!

Have you checked out the New pocket; post card size HRG resource guide? You can download the new version HERE!Below you can type in a key word & search for the info. you need! Give it a try! Hopefully you will have the info. and help with the resources, funding, housing or help you need!What resources are you looking for? Search

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