888 Inspection & Correction Orders 2012 CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Saltoom, Chair—Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF:Merridith O'Leary, RS Direc,or—Daniel Wasiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith, Inspector Jennifer Brown, RN,Nurse
January 14,2013
Lorraine Clapp-O'Keefe&Kevin O'Keefe,owners
1031 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
Please consider this a letter of compliance for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton Health
Department dated 12/10/2013 for property located at 888 Chesterfield Road,Northampton,MA.
You are the owner/manager of record and are therefore responsible for maintaining the property in accordance
with state and local law. This office will continue to monitor the property to ensure it continues to be cleaned,
maintained and does not represent any public health and safety threat. You are mandated to do the same.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Edmund Smith
Health Inspector,Northampton Health Department
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Ed Smith cesmith@northamptonma.gov>
Lorraine Clepp•O'Keefe<Ijcokeefel53 @comcast net> Wed,Dec 19,2012 at 6:13 PM
To:esmith@northamptorma.gov
H Ed,
We received the correction order for 888 Chesterfield Rd. We ended up getting both copies because the names don't match up with the addresses. I
don't know if you have to issue a corrected version,but the occupant is Julianne Guyette, phone 588-1137,888 Chesterfield Rd. And the owner
names are Lorraine Clapp-O'Keefe and Kevin O'Keefe, phone 586-7581,cell 413-222-2013(ergrokeefe @comcast net),1031 Chesterfield Rd. I plan
to prtll the permit tomorrow or Friday and the work will be dorm before 1/7/2013 as indicated on the order. But,for your records,you might want to
correct the names. And you could send a corrected version to the tenant,the mail person delivered it here because it had my name on rt even though
the address on it was 888 Chesterfield Rd. Thanks for working with us on the code issues and the(inaccurate)concerns of the tenant.
Lorraine Clapp-O'Keefe
Ed Smith<esmith@northamptonma.gov> Thu,Dec 20,2012 at 913 AM
To:Lorraine Clapp-O'Keefe<pcokeefe753 @comcastmet>
Cops,sorry about thaL.l will correct the file copy and send an amended to the address you gave me for the occupant.
My visit to the house assured me that while complicated,the house with its systems is being actively maintained and the owners are being responsive
to issues I noticed during the visit I can see that it presents challenges as a rental,but your lease appears to address limitations of the technology
with respect to numbers of occupants.etc.
sincerely
Ed Smith
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Edmund Smith
Health Inspector
Northampton Health Department
212 Main Street,Northampton MA 01060
(413)587-1339
Regular Schedie. Monday 8 Wednesday,8-4.30;Thursday 8-12 noon.
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CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS:Donna Salloom, Chair-Joanne Levin, MD-Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF:Merrtdi h O'Leary.RS Director-Daniel W siuk.Inspector-Edmund Smith,Inspector-Jennifer Brown,RN,Nurse
CORRECTION ORDER
Issued under the Provisions of
The State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
105 CMR 410.00
12/10/2012
Lorraine Clapp 0 Keefe& Kevin O'Keefe
1031 Chesterfield Road, Florence MA 01062
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
An authorized inspection was made by a designee of the Northampton Health Department of your
residence located at 888 Chesterfield Road, Northampton, MA on12/10/2012.
You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply within
the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you.
You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you, in
writing, and filed within 7 days after the violation has been corrected. If you request a hearing, all
affected parties will be informed of the date, time, and place of the hearing, and of their right to inspect
and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. The petitioner has the right to be represented at
the hearing.
Sincerely,
Edmund R. S
Health Inspector, Northampton Health Department
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Northampton Health Department
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413)597-1214
Inspection Form
State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II,Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Date 12/10/2012 Time 1:00 pm #Occupants: 6 or 7 #Children<6 Years:3-4
Occupant Name:Julianne Guyette Phone#588-1137
Address :888 Chesterfield Road City/Town Florence MA At# NA(SFD)
Owner Name:Lorraine Clapp O'Keefe&Kevin O'Keefe Phone#586-7581ce11413.222.2023(engrokeefe@comcast.net)
Owner Address:1031 Chesterfield Road City/Town Florence Zip Code 01062
Inspector:Edmund Smith Title Health Inspector
Area or
Element
Type of Violation
Possible Code
SMbn(s)
ha Violation
Observed
Responsible
Party
Description
water
&ono
Exterior,
Yard&
Porch
Locks,striker mechanism(4 or more units)
480
Posting,ID,Exit signs/emergency lights
481,483,484
Handrails,steps doors,windows,roof—maintenance:
facing deck:front right needs guard system(>30"to
ground)to stairs which need hand rail(3 steps,needs
handrail)
500,503
X
X
Weather tight elements
501
Rubbish-storage and collection
600,601
Yard maintenance-trash,debris,vegetation
602
Electrical
Type(circle): 110 220 Amp:
Amperage,temporary wiring,metering:Solar system
w/storage batteries:Owner advised by H.A.George tech
(tech was present because CO detector had gone
off/determined to be from generator running on deck
and CO coming in deck door when opened)that trace
Hydrogen was detected issuing from protective battery
box,advised adding clamps to seal box better/not done
by date of inspection
250,255.256,354
X
X
Smoke&
CO
Detectors
Required&operational:Functioning at time
of inspection
482
Note:CO detector not needed for all electric!
Pests
Free of pests/harborage
550
Bedbugs/cockroaches/rodents-evidence
550
Other
Refe ral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Inspector Signature
Occupant or Occupant's Representative Signature
Re-inspection Date 1/7/2013 Time:to be arranged
NOTE: *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair
the health,safety,and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises
Area/Element
Code Citation and Description of Violation
*
Exterior:deck
Lacks guardrail for portion over 30" off ground (end section has rails and posts in place but no
balusters—check with building inspection services for currentcode requirements); 3 stairs to
deck require handrail (not present);Owner's responsibility: 30 days to correct
Electrical system:
battery box
Owners need to add latches to tightly close battery box as advised by H. A.George technician;
Owner's responsibility: 30 days to correct
410.990: continued
IHF WI I OWING IS A MIFF SI AWARE OF S(IMEOF l HF.I FC TAI.RE MEI)IFS EN ANISNA\ 5:-IN
ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
I. Rent Widhholdine(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 3A).
JTGode Triolairchs Are:lot Being Corrected ton i:t be chiblcd ro bald b eLl,Hn'ent pament. You can do
this-hilt»ont being enacted it
You can prove tat your iwelling unit oremmtan eleas cotrair violations which are serous enough to
endanger or materially impair your Indnb or safety and that your landlord:mew an out the violations
()elute you were benn d tit yomrent.
L. You did not cause the violation and they can be repaired while you continue m live in the building.
C You are prepared to pay any portion of the lent via court ifajndge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is
beer to an the tent money aside in a sale place
2. Repair and Deduct((tenant Laws Chapin 111 Section 1271.
This law swranmes allows you to use your rent money to matte the repairs yourself If pony local code
e,horcenenr agency cetifesthat there me code violations which endanger ornmtedally impair your health.snhty
yell-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations.you maybe able rouse this remedy. If
the owner ERE m['ego ppoD5Euy repair,RR cuter into a iritten contract to hace'bemncle)within five dame atter
notice or to complete opals within 14 days njret nofire yen can u euj to tour months'rent is any year to make the
repass.
3 Retalatery Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited IGcneral Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and eagles 239
Section 2A).
IDo 011,71CT may not increase sour rent or Aactyou retaliation bnnalings complaint to your local code
e:'forcemeat aoerry about rode violation, It to owner trope.your rent or noes to evict within six months aneryou
have trade the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the inaeaseor evictionwirtch isunrelated to
your complain. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he o:site tries this.
4. Rent Receivetsldp(General Laws Chapter ill Section 127C-H)
The occupants anchor the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rcit to be paid
into cony lacer than to the owna. The court may then appoint c"r who may spend as couch of'he rem
smutty as is needed to corect the vinlatior_ Hie receiver n net;rhea ma spending limitation oftnv ninths ant
5. Search of Warranty of Habi oh:1PS.
Leanest be entitled tc she yourlandla'c m have alt son fy mn:remind if your dwelling unit does ac
met unmamn standards of habitability.
6 Unfair and Deceptive Practices(C:°enetal T awe Chapter 911A)
Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for
which you may sue an owls:.
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW.BEFORE YOU DECIDE
TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION I Ic 4D S-\BLETHAT YOU CONSULT
AN ATTORNEY.YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFTC'E WHICH IS
(NAME) (TELEPHONE NUMBER)
(ADDRESS)
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloom, Chair—Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF::Merridvh O'Leary,RS.Di rector-tunic!Wasiuk.Inspector-Edmund Smith.Inspector-Jennifer Brown, RN,A'urse
CORRECTION ORDER
Issued under the Provisions of
The State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
105 CMR 410.00
12/10/2012
Ann Guyette& Kevin O'Keefe
1031 Chesterfield Road, Florence MA 01062
Dear Property Owner/Manager.
An authorized inspection was made by a designee of the Northampton Health Department of your
residence located at 888 Chesterfield Road, Northampton, MA on12/10/2012.
You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply within
the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you.
You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you, in
writing, and filed within 7 days after the violation has been corrected. If you request a hearing, all
affected parties will be informed of the date, time, and place of the hearing, and of their right to inspect
and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. The petitioner has the right to be represented at
the hearing.
Sincerely,
Edmund R. Smith
Health Inspector, Northampton Health Department
c: Occupant
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Northampton Health Department
212 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
(413)597-1214
Inspection Form
State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Date 12/10/2012 Time 1:00 pm #Occupants: 6 or 7 #Children<6 Years:3-4
Occupant Name:Lorraine O'Keefe Phone 4586-7581
Address :888 Chesterfield Road City/Town Florence MA Apt# NA(SFD)
Owner Name : Ann Guyette&Kevin O'Keefe Phone# 588-1137;413.2222023(engrokeefe @comcast.net
Owner Address:1031 Chesterfield Road City/Town Florence Zip Code 01062
Inspector:Edmund Smith Title Health Inspector
Area or
Element
Type of Violation
Possible Code
SectioMs)
hif Violation
Observed
Responsible
P
rry
Description
1/7/2013 Time:to be arranged
owner
occupant
Exterior,
Yard&
Porch
Locks,striker mechanism(4 or more units)
480
Posting,ID,Exit signs/emergency lights
481,483,484
Handrails,steps,doors,windows,roof—maintenance:
facing deck:front right needs guard system 1>30"to
ground)to stairs which need hand rail(3 steps,needs
handrail)
500.503
X
X
Weather tight elements
501
Rubbish-storage and collection
600,601
Yard maintenance-trash,debris,vegetation
602
Electrical
Type(circle): 110 220 Amp:
Amperage,temporary wiring,metering:Solar system
w/storage batteries:Owner advised by HA,George tech
(tech was present because CO detector had gone
off/determined to be from generator running on deck
and CO coming in deck door when opened)that trace
Hydrogen was detected issuing from protective battery
box,advised adding clamps to seal box better/not done
by date of inspection
250,255,25X 354
X
X
Smoke&
c0
Detectors
Required&operational:Functioning at time
of inspection
482
Note:CO detector not needed for all electric!
Pests
Free of pests/harborage
550
Bedbugs/cockroaches/rodents-evidence
550
Other
Refe ral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Inspector Signature
j i4te
Occupant or Occupan
Representative Signature
Re-inspection Date
1/7/2013 Time:to be arranged
NOTE: *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair
the health,safety,and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises
Area/Element
Code Citation and Description of Violation
Exterior: deck
Lacks guardrail for portion over 30" off ground (end section has rails and posts in place but no
balusters—check with building inspection services for currentcode requirements); 3 stairs to
deck require handrail (not present); Owner's responsibility:30 days to correct
Electrical system:
battery box
Owners need to add latches to tightly close battery box as advised by H.A. George technician;
Owner's responsibility: 30 days to correct
410.990: comtimted
I HE WI I OWING IS A HRIPV SI %WARS OF SOME )F I HE LH'AI
ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
MIA)IFS G\ANIS :4' i-IN
I. Rent Withholding(General Laws Cheptei 239 Section 3A).
If Cone Giolancns 4-c:or Bc;tg Cop rented you erne Go en idcd to':old back Into;eel pmoveer You one do
tlri: 'shoot beteg n).Gen or:
A. You can prove-hat yore dwelling trail or comuon areas emrair violations which are scions enough to
endanger Cr rnaterialy impair your health or safety and(ha your landlord mew airbout the Violanons
Iefsae you wem'oelrhid It y our rem.
L. You did not cause the violations and they can b:repaired while you conrnue:o Inc in the baildine.
C. You are prepared to pay-any portion of the-en--nit corer if a incr.orders you to pay for it. (for this it is
best to Fut the tent money aside in a sale place.(
and Deduct(General Laos Chaptm 111 Section 1271).
This law snmamnes allow you to use yore rent money to make the repairs yorself If your local code
c'rremmrt agency nerbies met duere ate code dolntious vticl)endanger ormaterially hnl:alt your health.sorty
of yell-been:qi and your andlord has received written notice of violation.you tray be able to tie this remedy. If
the owner leis to begin oecesany repair enter into a written content to hate then nude)within the da.i after
notice or to complete repair(within 14 daysafim notleo yoncan use up to fon months'real in any year to make the
reps ..
3. Retalmcxv Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited 1Generul Laws Chapel 156. Section ES and Crept= 239
Sccroh 2A).
The tie.vner may nor fED ease lwavent or evict you in retaliation fm maltim a conglsint to our local code
ererecement ane y about code violation).Ii the owner:aree.ymr rem onles to evict withinsix months at%eryou
have made thecomplait he or she will have to show good reason for nose increase or eviction w etch istmrelated to
yon complain. You may be able-o sue the landlord for damages if hz or she uies Wis.
4. Rent Receivership(General Laws Charter Ill Sections 127C-H:.
The occupants and al the Ord of health may petition the Dreier or Superior Comt to aliow teat to be paid
into core iarher than to the onna'. The court may then appoint r 'receiver"v.to may spend a much of he rent
inane,as is needed incur net the vinlarion-The recen-er is nut sureect to a spending limitation of trey ntnnthx-ent.
5. Sunrch of Wananty of Hebi ab'.lity
Yonmay be entitled to sue yo cr landlord to have alto:sane ofyarrrent-remind if your dnellirre unit deco net
meet unrdrsnot standards of habitabliy.
6 I:ntnir and Deceptive Facdm(General i area Chapter 936
Retiring an apartment with co1e'notatimts is a violation of the consumer protection ac and regulations for
which you may sue all ovi.en
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW,BEFORE YOU DECIDE
TO WITHHOLD YOUR RE\TOR TAKE ArY LEGAL ACTION IT Iv SD'-S BEE THAT YOU CONSULT
AN ATTORNEY.YOU SHO_LD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE A9IIC'H IS.
(NAME) (TELEPHONE NUMBER)
(ADDRESS)