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154 #3 Complaints 2012 � BOARD OF HEALTH CITY,HALL COMPLAINT RECORD� L� -\ Dat�'� %r 7,0k?Time: IGEO:, v I Type: All Name of Complainant: / CI AL ASE I `-') Addres'\nj V vv'1. ( 47 ,: i3 V ' Te (1 - na Q „tee NATURE �' j,„_... . , (hi &it (Co-u, COMPLAINT: f !/ ke,..4 Per✓c-c-F h64A—. ii ec.,gs4:47-4u--) Location: It)» S'n /, ■K I lCMACQ Owner: •/)11...L,n.t". .r Many Se AA44-'E Addresss:�/� 152. 5 . tAAIK) Tel: Tak�i b A V I I Date of Inspection: Time: INSPECTOR'S REPORT: '✓S/e e r J - /S-cf 5• n414 /-fi is t"tt rAe4 yrcQK£'( 6'EGt'r-� w ii L.-NACU , c &' C rt,c rE.la-it i,., A-ft. 3 <F --- TR ties "-Lew, A- Freezer i-i, &r L.11*0 -..0..0 EP MP-XL-It S/tY/to.a — &a-ibo J•LPEGNEiousec\ mbda P nmorl Tak• CNeksmrcYES �/ Total tt of Inspections: r.. Orders Issued?:/Jd4S/MICE Date of Final Inspection: Notice of Compliance?: Alt PC tea, 0 ect> naturr ems— iith Greg Clausen[gclausen©hotmail.com] Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:15 PM Ben Wood Heather McBride; Ed Smith RE: trash re everything has been cleaned up.Thank you very much. wood @northamptonma.gov usen @hotmail.com :bride @northamptonma.gov; esmith @northamptonma.gov ed, 23 May 2012 08:52:36 -0400 RE: trash ve someone drive by and assess the situation today. 3reg Clausen [mailto:gclausen @hotmail.com] uesday, May 22, 2012 7:05 PM Wood .. trash n it may concern, moved out of 154 South Main St Florence a couple of weeks ago and most of their trash is still on the curb. A rvice picked up the trash in the containers but left what was loose on the curb. Is there some way you can have lord or town remove it? iusen th Main St. .4892 lorthampton email messages are public records except when they fall under one of the specific statutory ins. OARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS JNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR UZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. min Wood,MPH,Director bbott,RN,Public Health Nurse rl Wasiuk Health Inspector nd Smith,Health Inspector leather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH (413)587-1214 FAX(413)58]-1221 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 NOTICE TO ABATE A NUISANCE DATE:5/23/2012 ADDRESS William & Mary Jo Nagle, 152 South Main Street, Florence MA 01062 ter of 154 South Main Street, Florence MA 01062 hereby notified to take action to remedy the conditions named below within of the service of this notice,according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111,Sections 122—125. >TION: Bags of garbage,discarded rug,broken furniture,all left by curb in front of#154 expiration of time allowed these conditions have not been remedied,or are not in the process of being such further action will be taken as the law requires and a fine of$1000.00 for each offense may be By order of the Northampton Board of Health This abatement order is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Edmund Smith, Health Inspector Northampton Health Department COT.--7 S/z 3/l c 11_ / A.(r�-& — / ca c� � ' • pn. �J...o� j�Date INSPECTOR'S Pt9,e 'REPORT'. T� <o�s�� • 3- y t 4j ec c.- i1 .� oft .s 5 c!a'n'r`j' Sa +1 Ito ..o^� TW,`r 3 A rc cOot per. eg S° “- `°L Grp.. __F,�.{ r E-' rrv's �ca-.N ��:.)., C F7£O r„S�ve -20. r i;-Kpa" � :W� no-_e_ -et -KE�� Eri r°\• c„ —LA.ate.. M coo- J'�`•1-t- (> µ .v' 19 vmu.�..w• ` i% hNEn*-�s4 coo J�� �,N�o C" Orders issued? pi T q v �� liance . 2 �,,�W epf come Notice Bedroo 41 Bedroom a2 swe of Violation PossibleCode vHVb4tbn Responsible Sertlon(s) observed Arty n "11.1111111 : loon - .. Outlets,lights se x a 250 Windows,screens—weather tight,locks,maintenance, 501.480 500. provided 551 Floors walls,ceiling 1 500 250 IWindows screens—weather tight,locks,maintenance, 501,480. 500, provided Bedroom Floors,walls,ceiling N3 Outlets,lights Outlets,lights Bathroom Basement Water Hot Water Heating 551 500 250 Windows screens—weather tight,locks,maintenance, 501,460, 500 provided 551 Sink,shower,tub—impervious,maintenance Lights,outlets Ventilation—natural,mechanical 150,500 250 F Floors,walls,ceiling—maintenance Maintenance,weathertig Lighting Fuel Type(circle): Public Private 280 500,504 1 500,501 253 Potable quantity,pressure 180.354 Responsible for paying MGL ch 186122,metering Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: °f location taken °110'f min-130 max°f 190 Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air 200,201 Steam Electric it I No portable units Bathroom of "Habitable room and every room with toilet shower, I Kitchen tub" Living Room °f • Mm 68 N 2:00am.10i59pm Min 54°f 11:00-6:59am • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Cooper TM99A-Ul Digital Thermometer used to take temperature readings Electrical i Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Bedroom 1 of Bedroom 2 of Amperage,temporary wiring,metering 250,255,256,354 Smoke& I Required&operational CO 482 Detectors Note:CO detector not needed for all electric! Pests Free of pests/harborage Other 550 Bedbugs/cockroaches/rodents-evidenw 550 Northampton Health Department 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 (413)597-1214 Inspection Form State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000: inimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation c aYw r j /Oe -t Time //+g— pm Occupants ?r #Children<6 Years Maz4F t Name�'10'AVrA ( ..rt6 /544c- # 011wWl l City/Town Apt# rSy S-AtA o 43 lame Stg,c 1- MAt4 fa 1.)4®c __ Phone# *r3- 5 37 —/in lddress /SL 5•444/4/Sy. Citteetrown antarE 1'41 Zip Code 660 6,L _ " VA. e.... title - /1<Atns /NSirsanti zse at r ream's` Type of Notation MSW Cede 3 UeMs) 'INplabn oesrtvee RaPeestble party 011wWl l oar owaen ks,striker mechanism(4 or more units) ( n&4l - Mr<Sid6e StArr(z 480 #C a); 1N■ ^40f A$ISiwlb- zse at r ream's` W-t Ring,ID,Exit signs/emergency lights 481.483,484 reoS/DE drails,steps oos, indows,roof-maintenance — b.1F.FD4 r%nwe 500,503 y r\ y rC 'PM ether tight elements DHr»t/007 ;ants%. 501 - }Cif FCrS5rA2G obish-storage and collection 600,601 'd maintenance-trash,debris,vegetation 602 lintenance of area 500 ors,lights,windows-weather tight,maintenance 501,500 ress-means,obstructed,safe 450,451,452 ndrails-provided,maintenance 503,500 hts 254 'or,walls,ceiling-maintenance 500 slings,stairs 503.500 fors,windows-weather tight,maintenance 501,500 ration(circle): Front Rear Middle Floor Level of Unit idd sink,stove,oven repa'r,'mpery ous 100 smooth id smooth oor,ltaminsi A ' 500 ubtlleE li:is tan ..• TA 251 lierli Via. I 'indows,screen s-weather tight,lock,maintenance, 501, oitl• 55 • ed 480,500, • 7� s< dot,walls,ceilings 500 utlets, ar .• e ia 250 I. we s lindaws, rovided scre ens-lack,weather tight,maintenance, 501,480,500, 551 410990: continued THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE LN ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. L Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section SA). /f Code{SOlrvrmrc 4,e.Vor Being Corrected rou mm'be entitled to hold bark von'iemyatattent You ran do this uvhour being erected if A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations winch are serious enough to endanger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord grew an=bout the violations before you were behind in your rent. B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the ren into court if a judge orders you to pay for it. (for du.s it is best to put the rent money aside in a safe place.) _. Repair and Deduct iGenerul Laws Chapter I1 l Section 12aLj- This law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code enlw content agenn certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health safety or well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations.you may be able to use this remedy. If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs(or enter into a written contract to have them made)within five days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days afar nonce you can use up to four mouths rent iu any yen to make the repairs. 3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited(General Laws Chapter 186. Section IS and Chapter 239 Section 2.A)- The net may not intense your rent or miry you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months aver you have made the complaint he or she will have to show a goodieason for the increase or eviction which is unrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if be or she tries this. 3. Rent Receivership(General Laws Chapter III Sections 127C-H). The occupants andor the board of(health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into court rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a"receive"who may spend as much of the rent Homey as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months rent. 5. Search of Warranty of Habitability. You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net meet minimum standards of habitability. 6. Unfair and Deceptive Practices(Genial Laws Chapter 93A) Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the cmwmner protection act and iegulat ions for which your may sue an owner. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW.BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE WHICH IS-. (NAME) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) (ADDRESS) rral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. rctor Signature pant or Occupant's Representative Signature spection Date Time OTE: "indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair re health,safety,and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises a/Element Code Citation and Description of Violation 3OARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DNNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF 'idith O'Leary,R.S.,Director el Wasiuk,Health Inspector frown,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Intl Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk I Mary Jo Nagle Main Street ce, MA 01062 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 )MPLIANCE WITH ORDERS till and Mary Jo Nagle, '1/2012, an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at 154 S. Main Street, or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter with ion orders was mailed to you on 10/3/2012. re-inspection was conducted on 11/19/2012. All violations noted in the (initial inspection enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, please note that you have ed with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. tter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding after, please contact me at my office. ely, id im y th`s Health Inspector F<_€ Qv?. / M4-ltt4) Te`6u-L?+& BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD Cr ,ct, - moot Date: le// //q„- Time: p •'/f I GEO: Type: Name of Complainant: . Ot nI.,4 e.fjNTLE 7 r/. Fin rorsj Address: /9f S. H41/4,/ Cr. -a 5 ,,r.0. Tel:/Y g - M•• Oeelia 3-4/64,/ NATURE OF COMPLAINT: t-- 924, • t'/75 irkrtierdt ,Nfe1zsn••• ,Q PS.) 0DOC7C t> L.r/,r • C4'1T.L/ frN%SI✓c /AiSI%'fl rd . Location: - - et•-- Owner: -j.u_4 t4t-1 -So Awn,l"�• _ Address:/j`, S, MA•AJ a 'FgS Tel: Ye, S3?- /S/7 Taken by: E,]4 Date of Inspection: /d// / L !Time: //r/S i INSPECTOR'S REPO T: et}n",e£t*F.J fir✓e /wSFec-ne-J MrraE t 0 ao217.4 trim TEj 1'1 -EO i d/3 A z % F,Lit-) . , u//7/rt - TyK. (/D7 rP TU S Cin crga/ /Jvn ce Co%fl./j-fcL 5e-'r, 0,9,,., hutol.iT*4. Chick Sox rcYES Total#of Inspections: 7- Orders Issued?: yer Date of Final Inspection: '4//9/Y Notice of Compliance?: )" s a- 92 Inspector Signature 30ARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS INNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Merridith O'Leary,RS li rector of Public Health Irown,R.N.,Public Health Nurse el Wasiu k,Health Inspector ,nd Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM IARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 154 S. MAIN STREET UNIT#3 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 a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradcao dente 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 e 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 tradccibn de esta forma en: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma To jest wazne legalny dokument. To maze 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 / 0 /3/ a-oZ as L� ' Ate\ 1 ,7_ ll% P J �o'Ns — att yow. carve nr I «- 4-6 -A tom ---± c L9t"--51 AOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS NNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR RJZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,MO. STAFF Nerridlth O'Leary,R.S. bettor of Public Health bbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse al Wasiuk,Health Inspector Intl Smith,Health Inspector -leather McBride,Clerk 112 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 iority of Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and f the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of elling named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of for Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. e hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five(5) f the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty (30) days, e date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. e further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix (*)within twenty-four hours of of this notice. These are violations or conditions, which endanger the health, or safety and well-being of upant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the nt to exercise one or more statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection reinspection will be conducted, as indicated,to determine compliance. t entitled to a hearing, provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days. You are also to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. Jccupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of ing these violations. (CMR.810) to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten, nor more than five hundred each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship Dbtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. nmediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions,please contact this office. ,d Smith Inspector, Northampton Health Department Inspection Form Northampton Board of Health,212 Main St., Northampton,MA 01060,413587-1214 SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 1/1/2012 Time: 11:15 am#Occupants:2 #Children < 6 Years none ;: 154 S. Main Street Unit# 3 City/Town: Florence nt Name: Octavia Gentle, Isaac Payton Phone#413.341.3329; OG cell:413.923.4661; IP cell: 537.1517 tame: Bill& Mary Jo Nagle Phone# 413.537.1517 kddress: 152 S. Main Street City/Town: Northampton Zip Code: 01062 ng/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 3 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: 2 ng Rooms: 2 #Habitable Rooms: 4 Dr: Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on Page 3. or ant Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) ✓if Violation Observed Responsible Party � ,tt- �L4 �,u � Owner Occupa nt Mr, & :h 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 Mai tenance of Area 602 oof&Cornice: missing slates,several pest entry points, interior evidence of ceiling water gaining 500 X X Gutters: missing downspout piece right rear 500 X X non 5 8 ry- ,/Door: Light, windows 253,254,501 Egress 450,451,452 IJ-andrails 503 storm door/front entry: needs closer 501 X X 3m 1 rr) . !- Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 /teiling:water damage needs repair(height& sq.ft. okay) . 500 y n ,/ jv Windows, screen 501, 551 JMall, floor: occupant tried to fill large crack between floor boards (needs proper repair) 500 X X Dom Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door l 150 Smooth, impervious surfaces I 150 Lights, outlets, ventilations 251,280 Floors/walls 504 ten V ten, /Tights, it. i ASink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space refrig: cabinets have numerous enetrations around pipes, etc. 100,550(d) X X outlets, ventilation, windows, screens: outlet behind stove provides penetration passage for pests-needs patch 251.280,501. 551,500,550(d) X X Ceiling height 401,402 Floor 504 Floors/Walls:wall behind fridge needs proper repair 500 X X room Lights, outlets,ventilation: occupants AC 250.280 Recommend or int Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) "if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Ling n (reportedly)trips breaker when plugged into nearest LR outlet; occupants using extension from Kitchen 20A circuit considering upgrade of service _cord Ceiling height 401402 Windows/screens 501,551 Ceiling condition ical Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering: occupants using owner supplied extension cord for more than 30 days 250,255,256, 354 X X &CO tors Required &operational: checked and operational 482 Emergency lights is 1---"Insects): v 5ree of pests (rodents, skunks, cockroaches squirrel seen exiting exterior cornice penetration 550 X X Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage: penetrations (exterior and interior) 550 X X ❑ Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed tilled under the pains and penalties of perjury. or Signature:���%r(5i,`(R-a- nt or Occupan s Re resentative Signature: action Date: /r j7 /7-0 rZ Time: /0 be d'u.,#2.z,,,c,-4A-7:2 Written description of any violation(s) checked above dude 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. FE: Indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the Ith, safety, and well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises Area/Element,Code Citation and Description of Violation Acceptable Remedies Exterior: Roof&Cornice: I: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements caner shall maintain the foundation, floors, walls, doors, windows, ceilings, iircases, chimneys, and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the 'excludes wind, rain and nd is rodent-proof, watertight and free from chronic dampness, tight, in good repair and in ay fit for the use intended. Further, he shall maintain every structural t free from holes, cracks, aster, or other defect where such holes, cracks, loose plaster or defect the area difficult to keep •constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. f slates and pest entry points,ceiling water stains point to need to roof Exterior: Gutters: 1: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Repair or replace as necessary: Owner's responsibility, 30 days to correct Repair or replace as necessary: downspout right rear Owner's responsibility, 30 days to correct; (check entire gutter system for maintenance issues) Common Areas: Entry: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements oor is missing piston closer. Repair or replace as necessary: Owners responsibility, 30 days to correct. Bedroom 1(rear): Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements water damage(repair source of leak—roof?—first) Repair or replace as necessary: Owner's responsibility, 30 days to correct Bedroom 1(rear): : Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements rant made temporary repair to space between floorboards where he saw rodent come in (needs permanent repair). Repair or replace as necessary: Owner's responsibility, 30 days to correct Kitchen Outlets: : Extermination of Insects, Rodents and Skunks a owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall maintain premises free from all rodents, skunks, cockroaches and insect )n and shall be responsible for exterminating them, ermination shall be accomplished by eliminating the harborage places of and rodents, by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve food or breeding ground, by poisoning, 1, fumigating, trapping or by any other recognized and legal pest on method. All use of pesticides within the interior of a dwelling, dwelling ming house, or mobile home shall be in nce with applicable laws and regulations of the Department of Food and ire's Pesticide Board, including those appearing at 333 CMR 13.00, which among other things, that pesticide applicators or ployers must give at least 48 hours pre-notification to occupants of all ial units prior to any routine commercial application of pesticides for the )f indoor household or structural indoor pests. iehind stove provides penetration passage for pests. Repair or replace as necessary: Owner's responsibility, 5 days to correct Kitchen:wall behind refridgerator: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Needs proper repair(not paint 8 cardboard) Repair or replace as necessary: Owners responsibility, 30 days to correct Living Room: nendation: Occupants AC (reportedly)trips breaker in regular use, lugged into nearest LR outlet. Observed long med.Weight extension cord being used to access 20A kitchen circuit to run AC. While this is occupants AC and therefore owner is not compelled to upgrade wiring, it is a likely recurring situation with future tenants and bears considering as an upgrade. Electrical: temporary wiring: I: Temporary Wiring ig shall lie under a rug or other floor covering, nor shall any extend through ray or other opening in a structural element. No temporary wiring shall be made available for use by any owner or occupant; provided, that )n cords which connect portable electric appliances or fixtures to ence outlets shall not be considered temporary wiring. supplied extension cord in use to power AC unit in Living Room Remove extension cord from use (has been in use for more than 30 days/limit for temporary use of extension cords) Pests: l: Extermination of Insects, Rodents and Skunks Begin and maintain repairs to occupant of a dwelling containing one dwelling unit shall maintain the from all rodents, skunks, cockroaches and insect infestation, and shall be ble for exterminating them, provided, however, that the owner shall any screen, fence or other structural element necessary to keep rodents iks from entering the dwellings. cbserved exiting cornice penetration penetrations(access points)and elimination of current pest population with owner's monitoring in future. 5 days to undertake correction actions, owners responsibility )LLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A). Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may he entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do bout being evicted if: can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to ;r or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you hind in your rent. did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. 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 le rent money aside in a safe place.) it and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L). w sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself If your local code ment agency certifies. that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, ar well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this . If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs (or enter into a written contract to have them made) within is after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in r to make the repairs. liatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239 2A). ner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code ment agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after ✓e made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is ^d to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. Receivership (General Laws Chapter 1 I 1 Sections 127C-H). mpants and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into rther than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' of Warranty of Habitability. Ay be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net inimum standards of habitability. sir and Deceptive Practices (General Laws Chapter 93A) an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for you may sue an owner. 1FORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU ft; TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES E WHICH IS: Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814 One Monarch Place, Suite 400 I Springfield, MA 01144 Ipton Mail- Prior Inspection Inspection age https://m ail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=9954d8032f&view=pt&s_. Ed Smith<esmlUI @nortllamptonma.gov> I Gentles<ogendesi smith edu> iith®nodhamptonma.gov miser 21,2013 Sat,Dec 21,2013 at 9'.24 AM Mister Smith, erne Is Octavio James-Gentles and me and my boyfriend resides at 154 South Main Street,Apt 3 You initially came and inspected our apartment in October And your findings found my landlord,Mary Jo Nagle,to be in violation of several housing codes. sue that prompted us to contact you was the fad that there were pests dwelling in the apartment with us. We were able to capture pictures of a rodent that ayfend killed in the kitchen of our apartment Your recommendation was that Mary Jo Nagle had to address these concerns immediately. Jo Nagle's response to this address was to install mouse traps within the apaNnent Based on Catseye Pest Control's inspection completed on September J12,a thorough removal was suggested,which included applying pest control pesticides within the apartment and sealing up all holes as well. g your Inspectbn,you were able to pinpoint holes where the rodents were entering and exiting the apartment. Mary Jo Nagle sent a handyman to fill the This was either a temporary fix or was not completed correctly. Because the rodents are sell dwelling whin our apartment. And I gather that we are now g them again because of the winter climate. mtly we are seeing fecal matter scattered all over the kitchen. My boyfriend has seen several rodents-a black one,a grey one,and several others-in the n We recently,spent money out of our own pockets to purchase rodent pesticides and sound mechanisms to deter them from entenng. However.this is not ng. I fear that the only thing that will work is having professionals come in and kill the rodents and properly seal the holes. am sure you know,rodents are very dangerous and carry diseases. They also cause people to have major problems. Rodents are a major health concern for nd my boyfriend. tpartmentiis unsafe We are in fear M these pest. We also fear for our health and safety in the kitchen where we have to cook and eat dairy isk that you again step in and inspect this ongoing issue. We have been very patient with Mary Jo Nagle with regards to this pest hazard. And we fear that she ontinue to address this ongoing issue the minimum ineffective means that she has used in the past to get by Id like for you to follow up with me by phone. My phone number is 413.923-4661. Thank you. arely, via James-Gentles 1A.0 t1(i.'J/2J>3 er--0 -{(0 Ca 1 J i c c -1) i R ow. 12/23/2013 8:55 AM CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Saloom, Chair Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MPH, MD William Hargraves—Cynthia Suopis, PhD STAFF: Merridith O'Leary, RS,Director Daniel Wasiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith, Inspector—Jennifer Brown, RH Nurse 13 Mary Jo Nagle Main Street NA 01062 C i --tott 0oots3 'r Mrs.Nagle a call from your tenant Octavia James-Gentles,who has concerns about mice in the apartment they rent text door at 154 Main Street(Apt.3). Octavia said she has called the phone number that she has used to itenance concerns in the past but the voice mail box was full. I advised her to leave a written note for you would send you a letter asking that you please contact her at your earliest convenience. mith pector, iton Health Department E`er e am wco z zoj 212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060 Ph(413)587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221 :e: l me of dress: .ocation: Dwner: Address: Taken by: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: INSPECTOR'S REPORT: Total#of Inspections: Date of Final Inspection: Orders Issued?: Notice of Compliance?: Inspector Signature