The six Hartford residents may live in different apartment buildings some even with different landlords but their stories were unfortunately similar: Units infested with vermin and insects, elevators that work sporadically, if at all, mold, bathroom leaks and unsecure main entrances and exits.
Editorial: Every Connecticut child must be protected against lead poisoning courant.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from courant.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Hartford has fallen from first- to fourth-worst city in the state for lead poisoning, but it's still a problem. There are new laws and loan programs to help mitigate lead in homes.