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15 Complaint & Inspections Ed Smith Subject: Housing inspection Location: 15 Nonotuck Street Start: Mon 12/5/2011 10:00 AM End: Mon 12/5/2011 11:00 AM Recurrence: (none) Organizer: Ed Smith Meet tenant: Sheryl Alexander 413.210.2843 No front door lock, basement unsanitary; heating system not working properly L" v � q Map: Parcel: La Name of Complainant: 5hef %H I 1^t.eixond P". Lf I 5 Tel 02 I 0 Address: IH NoAJoiuclLS' P NATURE OF COMPLA NT: CLA4o. no 16a_ bri1DAJ 0-1 iNyt kv. s Ct` ■'vc\ 5 js iA a Coon( , doeonc*F SeemJ� L_(1`- 7e.OVECLy Location: _�r,ti„�,rd z3u3 Owner: (,GUISE znnlcl5 rlu K,trove./ Address: °4' Tel: Taken by}N \\_, I Date of Inspection: ao.eary rx(f,%on4Tinte: ro w..t i2dza9Nb rn.r -5 age taE _ /.JS/ cnuJ rx/r—/4._o ea •z /fit 'e•-" l >-/r/zer, • ,cejt s,*C V 9/zen� /Joie( eg Co," c-✓ # *'Lt VA/ie. z INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Action Taken: ti-PE?S — 47591 D on e'II"'. r_ Inspector Signature BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health Patricia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Edmund Smith,Health Inspector Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk _ouise Kanus 221 Haydenville Road _eeds MA 01053 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 Re: COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS Dear Louise Kanus, On 12/5/2012, an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at 15 Nonutuck Street, owned or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter with correction orders was mailed to you on 12/5/2012. A final re-inspection was conducted on 3/29/2012. All violations noted in the 12/5/2012 enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, please note that you have complied with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. This letter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at my office. Sincerely, -Edmund Smith, Health Inspector, Northampton Health Department PTC-C CC"?' ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 15 NONOTUCK BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.O. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health trivia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Edmund Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Isto � um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar 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 pun ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. 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Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 212 Main Sheet Northampton, MA 01060 Tel#: (413) 587- 1214 COY lz /i1'LO Qr4 7 crier > L ti/J Lori") / Att, --> 7ee,m4-r BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health icia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Edmund Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 late: 12/5/2011 ly authority of Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter III, Section 3 and I27A and 27B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of he dwelling named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of 'fitness for Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. Cott are hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five(5) lays (of the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty (30) days, is of the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. Lou are further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix (*) within twenty-four hours of receipt of this notice.These are violations or conditions, which endanger the health,or safety and well-being of he occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the )ccupant to exercise one or more statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection Form. A reinspection will be conducted, as indicated, to determine compliance. You are entitled to a hearing, provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days.You are also entitled to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, orders and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. Every occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of correcting these violations. (CMR.810) Failure to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten, nor more than five hundred dollars; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship and to obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. Your immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Sincerely, Ben 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 1e:12/512011 Time:10:00 am#Occupants:2#Children < 6 Years 0 (dress: 15 Nonotuck Street Unit# City/Town: Florence :cupant Name: Cheryl Alexander Phone#413.210.2843 Amer Name: Louise Kanus Phone# xner Address: 221 Haydenville Road CitylTown:Leeds Zip Code: 01053 Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 2 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: 1 Sleeping Rooms: 2 #Habitable Rooms: 4 Spector: Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector 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) /if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt iterior Halls 8 Stairs Bathroom Kitchen Kitchen, cont. Living room and Dining Room Floors, walls ceilings 500 503 Hallways, railings, stairs 253,254,501.351 Light,windows: exit light: hall towards South Main St. Outlet: Bath Hallway. Lower outlet has obstruction 351 Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door 50 Smooth impervious surfaces 1 150,280 Lights, outlets, ventilations, 2 wall fixtures: bad switches Floors/walls Line Closet: Open to basement Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space refrig: Garbage Dis 3osal/Dishwasher not functioninpl Properly Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, screens Ceiling height Floor 504 500 100.351 251.280,501, 551 401,402 504 X X - to X X 9 . - _4/s X mrfre° • L X - 4664 n - X 3 4yr 9rE2 CCFsM EP get O.r'" .i r rr1� Floors/Walls Lights, outlets,ventilation Ceiling height Windows/screens Ceiling condition: dining area: evidence of chronic dampness; also: living room, above door to 2nd bedroom 500 250,280 401,402 501.551 500 X,X X,X 3/yq M1MED :fermi: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ This inspection report is signed d certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. apector Signature: :cupant or Occupant's Representative Signature: ;inspection Date: 1110(2011 Time: call to set appointment Written description of any violation(s) checked above Include Area or Element, code citation and a description of the condition(s)that constitute the violation. You may include remedies that would be an acceptable means of achieving compliance with 105 CMR 410.000. 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 Acceptable Remedies Interior Hall towards S. Main Street: 10.351:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities he owner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing, asfitting and electrical wiring standards, and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or ther defects,the following: (A) all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including,but not limited to.all sinks.washbasins.bathtubs,showers,toilets. waterheating facilities,gas pipes.heating equipment,water pipes,owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains,vents and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the subsurface sewage disposal system,if any;all electrical fixtures,outlets and wiring, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto Light fixture appears inoperable at time of inspection. Bath Halway Outlet: 410.351:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities The owner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing, gasftting and electrical wiring standards, and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or other defects,the following: (A) all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including,but not limited to,all sinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showers,toilets. waterheating facilities,gas pipes.heating equipment,water pipes,owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains,vents and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the subsurface sewage disposal system.if any;all electrical fixtures,outlets and wiring,smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto. Wall outlet lower receptacle is obstructed. Repair or replace as necessary. Repair or replace as necessary. Bathroom wall lights: 410351:Owners Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities The owner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing, gasfitting and electrical wiring standards, and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or other defects,the following: all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including,but not limited to,all sinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showers,toilets.waterheating facilities,gas pipes. heating equipment,water pipes.owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains,vents and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the subsurface sewage disposal system,if any:all electrical fixtures,outlets and wiring,smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto 2 wall fixtures are not working or in poor repair. Repair or replace as necessary. Bathroom. Linen Closet: 410,500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Every owner shall maintain the foundation,floors,walls,doors,windows,ceilings,roof, Repair as necessary. reases,porches,chimneys,and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling ludes wind,rain and snow,and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness, weathertight,in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended.Further,he shall rintain every structural element free from holes,cracks,loose plaster,or other defect where :h holes,cracks,loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. Linen closet is open to basement(lower left hand wall—gives access to umbing connections but also allows passage of humidity from wet basement, passage to rodents, etc. Kitchen: garbage disposal ].351:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities e owner shall install t cause be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing, aC�tting and electrical wiring standards, and d shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or ter defects,the following: . (B) all owner-installed optional equipment,including but not limited to,refrigerators, dishwashers,clothes washing machines and dryers,garbage grinders,and submetering devices designed to measure the usage of electricity,gas or water. Garbage disposal does not function properly not confirmed: enant reports dishwasher function lly, ion seems to be affected since disposal malfunctioned) Repair or replace as necessary Living Room—above Door to 2nd Bdroom and Dining Room (Ceiling near e St. 10.500:Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Every owner shall maintain the foundation,floors,walls,doors,windows,ceilings,roof, aircases,porches,chimneys.and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling xcludes wind,rain and snow,and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness, weathenight,in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended.Further,he shall maintain every structural element free from holes,cracks,loose plaster,or other defect where :uch holes,cracks,loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. rwo areas showinmold like substance, buckling paintlwallpapert etc.). Repair and ceiling Identify and repair source of water infiltration causing chronic dampness (plumbing leak? Roof leak? ???); then repair symptomatic deficiencies (paint, plaster, etc.) ler Inspection Form Northampton Board of Health, 212 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060,413-587-1214 SSC 105 CMR 410.000:r6Kapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation b -,oc- t•. - Area or Element /nvTime: #Occupants: #Children<6 Years "if Violation Observed Responsible Party ate:i L ddres( /< iio-7,/,r-k.br__ Unit# City/Town: l4satilamPien -7-Lots-ici_ Iccupant Name: Crentc *L.et pt.--4 ale— Phone# 913 - :..)- I Occupa nt Exterior, Yard & Porch Pwner Name:ff,,../fni.SA Phonett 44. Dirtain: Zip Code: Iwner Address: al 1 1 " „,-‘,r r 3. iturve Dwelling/ Rooming Units in Dwelling: 2.— it Stories: 2— Handrails, stess, doors windows, roof 500,501,503 Floor Level of Unit: / Sleeping Rooms: o— #Habitable Rooms: Rubbish—storage and cotiection 600 60' Taln• Maintenance of Area 602 ispettor If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. (-t'LfJfr pc , Area or Element Type of Violation Possible Use blank boxes for ones not listed Code Section s "if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Exterior, Yard & Porch Locks 480 481,483,484 P ti •, D, E is a Handrails, stess, doors windows, roof 500,501,503 Rubbish—storage and cotiection 600 60' Maintenance of Area 602 Common Areas& Entry Light, windows 253, 254 501 Egress 450,451,452 Handrails 503 Door 501 .nterior Halls &Stairs Floors, walls ceilin s 500 Hallways, railings stairs 503 Light, windows 253 254,50 4.01,Jett. 0 TLC--— hirte-L413Y 'Mks coM1 Ertl F'CI4eari I'C' IN Bedroom 1 .,90 . /91-"A Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Or Left Middle Right Unit Floor Level of Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501,551 Wall 500 Bedroom 2 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Unit F oor Level of Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401.402 Windows screen 501.55 Bathroom Li ---. 2, Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door 50 Smooth, impervious surfaces 50 $410 Scu i TC4415 S 251.280 citil libiru le s, ventilations Frotrs/walls C, 47.4 CI.DIFT OfrA) -Th 3, ,-rthceS Kitchen Sin tove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, s•ace ref rig - evkg&ket_Ptc? ,1/4)—7- .. Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, sc - ns too 251,280,501, 551 9k. (-t'LfJfr pc , Area or Element Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) /if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Ceiling height 401,402 Kitchen, cont. Floor 504 FloorsNValls 500 / "rat androom and Dining Room e-Vci outlets, ventilation �a c' K 'm 250,280 1p v %fR1X.0 Ceiling height Coda, 401,402 iL:7KE Windows/screens 501,551 — Ceiling condition && C )'9h$5 Met M Sink Y_ » ° 4 --• Basement Maintenance 500 Watertight 500 Lighting 253 Water Source(circle): Public Private Must be 180 potable Quantity, pressure 180 Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering 354 °f Hot Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: 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 m portable "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" 201 • 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(circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250,255,256, 254 Drainage, Plumbing Type(circle): Public Private Sanitary drainage required and maintained 300.351 Smoke&CO Detectors Required &operational 482 Emergency lights Pests Free of (rodents, skunks, cockroaches, insects) 550 pests Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 Asbestos or 353.502 Lead Paint Curtailment 620 Access 810 Other y �� J ,C7r7 yitJ�� per-/wnTr� Y7,-, . j O' " / ��7 2-/-9712, y l/ 7"-i-, t...n� Y�7+�.n--I (t-7 rj G' iii? - _-- e 2-C '' / o'm 3 al . s2-15 4r* 14 J- ti\ zaod A r+9 - L"GAri2 0011 2 m p,ti `7cV 1on- )1 ) S sz./1-1 1 tShNJ ' <J/'G� T - h) 9 N2tN cft-2C ) , `, i/1 - �qk,— - �hKr 7ursk•+d - _INs / / I� _ n11-1- iVONnkri i/ SI N ,k N _ :.374u5 h.--- v, " —? : ,) 4 vs �� n d� Y'p) r / , a �y -,3 to r ferral: 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed Id certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. ;pector Signature: :cupant or Occupant's Representative Signature: 'inspection Date: Time: Written description of any violation(s)checked above Include Area or Element, code citation and a description of the condition(s)that constitute the violation. You may include remedies that would be an acceptable means of achieving compliance with 105 CMR 410.000. 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 Acceptable Remedies COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS G ` THE TRIAL COURT HOUSING COURT DEPARTMENT WESTERN DIVISION 37 ELM STREET - P.O. BOX 559 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-0559 TELEPHONE(413) 748-7838 FAX (413)732-4607 PETER Q MONTORI C{E1M mActsmATE DINA E. FEIN FRST JUSTICE ROBERT G. FIELDS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE Case No. If SP S Gcb Date I Iva) 12 LAD A ( YG KA-A-'NI LA-5 EWCILI L. al F_A"'oe-rc _ LANDLORD/PLAINTIFF TENANT/DEFENDANT __--AGREENWNT OF THE PARTIES-- THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING AS A RESOLUTION OF THIS CASE I - ilA..- i- $t-.A,e--,v A ka L r `"'41 ( S tel`z . y . 4 8 1iDJ . oa 6 L1(-4-t6a!- ,10-+,AA,^-,i) , -fl 1,6-,41.9.,-AC G:4yN.T- i-o ,� a-� (J o a ;A.-- -4-40 - ,�pct i - cur<.a„ �� c. -) - 1-(V. 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IF EITHER PARTY alleges that the other party has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,s/he may schedule a court hearing after servingaseven business days wrtitem nofketothe other partrandiaferyliWa capyof fftat netbew the cOutf. The seven day )eriod begins when the other side receives notice. Once Anoroved t3v The .ravine ,,.T_ agreement Becomes A Court Outer Anti Rntr, Darhn - n-^ .,`_:x.n__..:__: -_ .-_,. . -.- 941 se Landlord/date 44, 45 fDo v-t.s Sieht41 rt, PRINT NAME Tenant/date PRINT NAME y13- 1 -rb° zio-z ViS Telephone tiff's Attorney Defendants Attorney Mediator Dina E. Fein, First Justice T °_x C') L Clerk-Magistrate / Asst. Clerk-Magistrate Robert G. Fields ,,Associate Justice ( ) Copies were given to the parties Smith eject: Dorie Shallcross Ikanus@aol.com RE. apartment repairs r Louise and Doris: spoken to you Louise today 1/30/2012 and understand that you have an agreement from housing court, made with tenant that she will be out February 15,2012, and that you propose to make the ordered repairs once you can itrol access to the property. None of the cited violations constitutes a 24 hour or 5 day correction required situation, your proposal is appropriate to the situation and is allowed. Please begin the work as promptly as possible, eduling repairs with the qualified workers now in anticipation of the apartment emptying 2/15/2012. ink you for the communication— Dm: Dorie Shallcross [mailto:dshallx @comcast.net] Int: Saturday, January 07, 2012 9:28 AM 1: Ed Smith Ikanus @aol.com rbject: Fw: apartment repairs sar Mr. Smith, 3m forwarding the email I sent to Ms. Cheryl Alexander, our tenant in the downstairs apartment at 15 Nonotuck Street, to iow our attempt to arrange for the repair work that needs to be done in the apartment as specified by you in your report am the Board of Health. wise Kanus and I are co-owners of the building. As Louise shared with you in her phone conversation yesterday, we ave had no response from Ms. Alexander informing us of times we might have access to the apartment. Therefore, we ave had no opportunity to take care of the repairs even though we have spoken to a repairman who is willing to take on ie work. sincerely, )oris J. Shallcross ---Original Message :rom: Dorie Shallcross ro: Cheryl Atim Alexander Cc: Louise Kanus; Larry J Farber Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1115 PM Subject: apartment repairs Cheryl, We are arranging for the repair work to be done in the apartment within the next 2 or 3 weeks. We need to schedule an electrician and a general repairman to have access to the apartment. Before we schedule them, please tell us if there are any days and/or times that are absolutely not possible for them to come. Dorie and Louise