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85 1R Housing Inspections 0194 Northampton Board SSC 105 CMR 410.000: re yxi„Ii1/4.1 Inspection Form of Health, 212 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060, 413-587-1214 Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation F_ten tre-E-S.E,JD.s Date: et fZ 6 Time:at 3d #Occupants.#Children<6 Years 74- t D Address: M• 64414-r Unit# f City/Town: Northampton(Fcer.a4C Occupant Name: 'MR I eJ 1O91/4-ES Phone# 43 413& ^z-y/4". Owner Name:fro.„ lone# 'WS S$f /S`.i of 00' L Owner Address:ff,ye►.w1 snieteci /Town: Zip Code: flcpCE.J #Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: if #Stories: zar Floor Level of Unit: ( #Sleeping Rooms: ( #Habitable Rooms: it 4- fl YtA--- Inspector: s,JP/C) :YI( Title: $tAirn I MSeerra-e---- /tb-tstrai IZSeaoi ^ � If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. Area or Element Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) lif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Exterior, Yard & Porch Locks 480 Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights 481.483,484 Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof 500,501,503 Rubbish—storage and collection 600,601 Maintenance of Area 602 Common Areas & Entry Light, windows 253,254.501 Egress 450,451,452 Handrails 503 Door 501 terior Halls &Stairs Floors, walls ceilings 500 Hallways, railings, stairs 503 Light, windows 253,254,501 ledroom 1 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401.402 Windows, screen 501.551 Wall 500 edroom 2 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501,551 3athroom Toilet, sink,Clr, tub,door 0�� 150 Smooth, impervious surfaces 150 M Y 4ck.4c ?AA-n.3(0 Aral 4,nrr 64.1 XfzCt'k% ca Nonce -/0 QveT— f3 iit / ,u(_- P4141'gar rea or ement Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) ./if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Lights, outlets,ventilations 251,280 Floors/walls 504 .itchen cont.on c Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space refriq 100 Lights, outlets,ventilation, windows, screens 251.280,501, 551 Ceiling height 401.402 Floor 504 FloorsNJalls 500 ing room d Dining Room Lights, outlets,ventilation 250.280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows/screens 501.551 Ceiling condition Sink rsement Maintenance 500 Watertight son Lighting 253 Water Source(circle): Public Private Must be 180 potable Quantity, 180 pressure Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering 354 °f of Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: 56 Location taken: Kitchen Quantity, 110 F min, 130 max 190 pressure, Venting 202 Heating Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No units portable "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, 201 tub" • 68F7 am toll pm,64F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Venting, metering 202.354,355 Electrical Type 110 220 Amp: (circle): Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250,255,256, 254 )rainage, Numbing Type Public Private (circle): Sanitary drainage required and maintained 300,351 poke 8 CO Required &operational 482 Emergency lights )etectors a or nent Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) ✓if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt sts Free of pests(rodents, skunks, cockroaches insects) Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 550 los Or Paint ilment iS 353.502 620 810 Referral: ❑ 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: Reinspection Date: Time: BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health I Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse mund Smith,Health Inspector iniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk 312011 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 nes Mailloux Main Street irence, MA 01062 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS iar James Mailloux, i April 28, 2011, an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at 85 North Main reef, Florence, MA, owned or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter th correction orders was mailed to you on May 2, 2011. final re-inspection was conducted on June 13, 2011. H violations noted in the May 2, 2011 enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, lease note that ou have complied with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. his letter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding Tis matter, please contact me at my office. Sincerely, /c. 1--- Edmund Smith, Health Inspector Vorthampton Health Department -476,e, Cow -Jgy.sE 5 ri*I L13 %1% 7a / Kam, r,j m}n-L-E,S leather McBride,Clerk ;CARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS iNNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse 'aerie Mir,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 /ER TO CRRCT VIOLATNS OF,NDARDSO FOR E HUMAN HAB TTATIION CHAPTER T: 85 N.IMAIN ST. "MINIMUM R, FLORENCE, MA 0 062 This is an important legal u may obtain a transla onofthis form at: 212 Main St Northampton You Isto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar Os seas direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradcciln de esta forma en: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel#: (413) 587-1214 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS INNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse iveria Mir,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 r. April 2, 2011 luthority of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and 3 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of dwelling named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of less for Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. I are hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five(5) s (of the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty(30) days, if the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. u are further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix (*)within twenty-four hours of eipt of this notice. These are violations or conditions,which endanger the health, or safety and well-being of occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the ;upant to exercise one m. A reinspection willrbe conducted, as available to determine compliance.ed in the enclosed inspection 1u are entitled to a hearing, provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days.You are also titled to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, iers and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. eery occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of rreeting these violations. (CMR.810) allure to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten,nor more than five hundred altars; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship td to obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. our immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office. incerely, 3en Wood, MPH Director, Northampton Health Department Inspection Form Northampton Board of Health,212 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060,413-587-1214 SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 4/28/2011 Time:10:30am #Occupants: 41 R#Children< Years: Non Northampton pantMain Street, Florence Phone#(413)585– 1592 pant Name: Tarin Wales :r Name: James Mailloux Phone# 1(413)585-1592 ;r Address: 55 Main Street City/Town: Florence Zip Code: 01062 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: 1 e Rooming Units in Dwelling: 4 #Habitable Rooms: 4+Foyer eping ing Rooms: 1 Title: Health Inspector actor: Edmund Smith If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. ma or ement Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section s /if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt xterior, I Locks lard & Porch Postin•, ID, Exit si•nslemer•enc li•hts Handrails, ste•s, doors windows, roof Rubbish—stora•e and collection Maintenance of Area 480 481.483,484 500.50 503 ommon areas & Entry erior Halls &Stairs edroom 1 3edroom 2 Bathroom Ll.ht,windows Egress Handrails Door Floors, walls ceilin•s Hall wa s, railin•s, stairs 253,254,501 450,451 452 253,254,501 Location (circle): Front Rear Middle of Unit Left Middle Right Floor Level 401,402 eilin Windows, screen Wall Location (circle): Front Rear Middle of Unit Ventilation Ceill • hei • h Windows, screen Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door Smooth, im•ervious surfaces Lights, outlets, ventilations Kitchen Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, s•ace refri Lights, outlets, ventilation,windows, screens Kitchen, Ceilin he ht • • • 501,55 500 Left Middle Right 280 401 402 50 50 251 280 504 100 251,280,501 551 401,402 Floor Level T a or Went Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section s ✓if Violation Observed Responsible Party Occupa nt mt. g room Dining )om ement Dater t Water !eating FloorsNValls Li•hts, outlets, ventilation Ceiling height windows/screens Ceilin• condition Sink Maintenance 00 250,280 401,402 501,551 Li•htin• Source circle : Public Private Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other taken: Kitchen 190 Ouanlit •ressure, 110 F min, 130 max 202 1 H H H circle : Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric �•• b. "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" 68 F 7 am to 11 pm,64 F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor • Ventin Electrical )rainage, 'lumbing Hoke &CO Detectors Pests meted 202,354,355 T •e circle : 110 220 Am•: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250.255.256. T •e circle : Public Private Sanitar drain se resumed and maintained red & enc erational hts 300.35 sbestos or ead Paint :urtailment Structural maintenance and elimination of harbora•e 550 353,502 620 810 H iccess )ther al: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing 0 Building ❑ Other rspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. :tor Signature: rant or Occupant's -- Time: 10:30 am pection Date: June 2, 2011 Written description of any violation(s)checked above Include include remedies es that would be an acceptable means eans of achieving ng compliances with 105 CMRt410.000. may Element, code citation IO E: *indicates that this hg any housing c in)occupying revealede orem sns which may endanger or materially impair the s ealth, Acceptable Remedies I Area/Element, Code Citation and Description of Violation Either free up existing window to -1 room: Ventilations; 410.280: Natural and Mechanical Ventilation move freely so it can ventilate the erable window/no mechanical fan I bathroom, or provide adequate mechanical ventilation. rroom:Floors/walls; 410.500: Owner's Res.onsibilit to Maintain Repair 8,repaint as necessary ctural bathroom wall plaster and paint; and Failed Caulking, Peeling/Bubbling Paint, Crumbling recaulk between shower wall ',ter surfaces and tub(currently draining between wall and tub because of failed caulk —i LE iE FOLLOWING TO GET BRIEF SUMMARY O EYIOL SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A). Code Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do is without being evicted if.- . You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to idanger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you ere behind in your rent. . You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. . You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is best put the rent money aside in a safe place.) . Repair and Deduct (General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L). his law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself if your local code nforcement agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health. afety or well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this emedy. If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs (or enter into a written contract to have them made) within ive days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in my year to make the repairs. 3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239 Section 2A). wner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code :ement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after ave made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is tted to your complaint.You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. at Receivership (General Laws Chapter 1 1 l Sections 127C-H). occupants and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent ;y as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' arch of Warranty of Habitability. may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net minimum standards of habitability. :fair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A) ing an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for :h you may sue an owner. INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU JIDCONSULT WITHHOLD DTORNEY RENT YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE IN NEAREST LADVISABLE GAL SEANCES ICE WHICH IS: Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814 One Monarch Place, Suite 400 I Springfield,MA 01144