landlord responsibilities with a health hazard and dangerous building?

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Renting a home from a landlord for a year. Landlord is paid. The house is a fire hazard, pipes are leaking, and I would guaratnee that the air is filled with mold and/or asbestos. The landlord refuses to do anything, saying that the contract assures him of no responsibility.

I can't afford a lawyer, nor would a lawyer and lawsuit get me far in this somewhat short period of time. What can I do. Can I call

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