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Rensselaer Housing Authority tenants report mold, water damage amid vacant board

Tenants at the Rensselaer (NY) Housing Authority say unresolved mold and water damage are harming their respiratory health while the authority's board sits nearly vacant and unresolved jurisdiction disputes with city code enforcement stall repairs. Claims are tenant allegations; executive director declined comment, and code enforcement, the mayor, and HUD did not respond to the outlet.

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Source publication date: 2026-10-22

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Tenants at the Rensselaer (NY) Housing Authority say unresolved mold and water damage are harming their respiratory health while the authority's board sits nearly vacant and unresolved jurisdiction disputes with city code enforcement stall repairs. Claims are tenant allegations; executive director declined comment, and code enforcement, the mayor, and HUD did not respond to the outlet.

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