133 Orders to Correct 2011-2012 BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITH,M 0.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.O.
STAFF
Merridith O'Leary,RS
Director of Public Health
Jennifer Brawn,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
ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM
STANDARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 133 SOUTH STREET UNIT#2
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NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH
City Hall,212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Tel #: (413) 587- 1214
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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
Daniel Wasi uk,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
Date: 10/1/2011
By authority of Chapter I1 of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and I27A and
127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of
the 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.
You are hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five (5)
days (of the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty (30)days.
as of the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report.
You 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
the occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the
occupant 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,
Edmund Smith
Health Inspector,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
Date: 912712012 Time: 11:15 #Occupants: 2 #Children<6 Years :none
Address:133 South Street Unit# 2 CitylTown: Northampton
Occupant Name: Erin Kelly Phone#802.522.0792
Owner Name: Amy&Greg Ostrander Phone# 413.634.5459
Owner Address: 332 West Cummington Road City/Town: Cummington,MA Zip Code:01026
#Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 3 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: 1st
#Sleeping Rooms: 2 #Habitable Rooms: 4
Inspector: Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector
If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3.
eilinq height
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
Locks
480
Yard&
Yard
Handrai I, Exit signs/emergency lights
481.483,484
h
Porch
ors windows, roof
Handrails, steps, doors windows, ro
500,501. 503
and collection
600.601
Rubbish—storage
Maintenance of Area
602
Gutters: provided but not functional
351
X
X.1K I4
104,F.c!3
Common
Areas&
Entry
Light, windows
253.254. 501
Egress-Rear Egress partially blocked by
possessions
450,451,452
X
_
'�t
X '0(''
pI4 tW
occupants
Handrails
503
Door: insufficient lock (hook&eye); storm door
missing; door windows: door glass pane broken
(by occupant)
501
XX
XX
4414-13'17-4/
X
Interior Halls
&Stairs
Floors,walls ceilin•s: taint 8 •atch coat area)
500
X
X --
,
Hallways, railings, stairs
s03
Light, windows:
503.254.501
Baseboard trim(lower left of coat area):
broken/loose
351
X
/hi Ana
1st
Bedroom 1
NorthEast
Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit:
Ventilation
z6
Ceiling height
280 402
Windows, screen
401,551
Wall, outlet near closet: doesn't work; ceiling of
closet: penetrations to wall cavity
500,350.
351
XX
XX n/ n96
Awn,
Bathroom
Toilet, sink, shower,tub, door: surround needs
X
X 0/
)- ,rcrp
caulk Smooth,
Smooth, impervious surfaces
150
Lights, ventilations
z51,280
outlets,
Floors/walls
254
Kitchen
Kitchen,
cont.
Sink,stove, oven; good repair, impervious and
smooth, space refrig: sink cabinet has
not sealed
100
X
X 4 J1
I
Oa•yet
penetrations
Lights, outlets,ventilation, windows, screens: outlet
not GFI
551,280.501.
1
X
X *Vs-
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near sink
Afl, 4f12
eilinq height
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
Referral: - 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
and certified under the and pens ties of perjury. /yr
pppains
Inspector Signature: �.4. 4R i�.��a+� �ti/`�/ZO/L 7�y0C'S Co
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Area or
Element
Type of Violation
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Possible
Section(s)eC d
lit
Observed
Responsible
Party
Owner
Occupa
nt
Floor
504
Floors/Walls: under counter opp. Fridge: loose
baseboard;floor into bathroom: 3 layers, much
wear(not smooth & impervious)
500
XX
XX
y4/c ,49srso
Living room
and Dining
Room
Lights, outlets, ventilation
250,280
Ceiling height
401,402
Windows/screens
501.551
Fireplace: pan covering non-working fireplace is
not secured
500
X
X •i/ FyShE_D
Closet: broken ,lass in door
351
X
X A —
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Basement
Maintenance
500
Watertight
500
Lighting
253
Hot Water
Fuel Type (circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other
Kitchen
Temp.:
°f
Location taken:
Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max: 155
degrees (at kitchen sink HW tap)
190
X
X
:./� hy�2 �
Venting
202
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
Referral: - 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
and certified under the and pens ties of perjury. /yr
pppains
Inspector Signature: �.4. 4R i�.��a+� �ti/`�/ZO/L 7�y0C'S Co
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Occupant or Occupa s Representative Signature: l
Gutters: provided
Reinspection Date: 11/1/2012 Time: to be determined
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
Exterior:
410.351: 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:
(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; and
(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
but not functional
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Gutters: provided
Common Areas & Entry:
410.451: Egress Obstructions
I No person shall obstruct any exit or passageway. The owner is responsible for
maintaining free from
obstruction every exit used or intended for use by occupants of more than one
dwelling unit or rooming unit.
The occupant shall be responsible for maintaining free from obstruction all means
of exit leading from his unit
and not common to the exit of any other unit.
Rear Egress partially blocked by occupants possessions
Common Areas& Entry:
410.480: Locks
The owner shall provide, install and maintain locks so that.
(A) Every dwelling unit shall be capable of being secured against unlawful entry.
(B) Every door of a dwelling unit shall be capable of being secured from unlawful
entry.
Insufficient lock(hook&eye)
Common Areas &Entry:
410.552: Screens for Doors
The owner shall provide a screen door for all doorways opening directly to the
outside from any dwelling
unit or rooming unit where the screen door will be permitted to slide to the side or
open in an outward
direction, provided, that in an owner-occupied unit, the owner need provide
screens only for those doorways
used for ventilation. All new or replacement screens in screen doors shall be of
not less that 16 mesh per
square inch.
Said screen door.
(1) shall be equipped with a self-closing device except where the screen is
designed to slide to the side;
and
(2) shall be tight-fitting as to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents around
the perimeter
Storm door missing (makes screen porch not functional)
Interior Hall: coat closet area:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Every owner shall maintain the foundation, floors.walls, doors,windows, ceilings,
roof, staircases, porches, chimneys, and other structural elements of his dwelling
so that the dwelling excludes 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 maintain every structural element free from
holes, cracks, loose plaster, or other defect where such holes, cracks, loose
plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident
hazard or an insect or rodent harborage.
Baseboard trim (lower left of coat area) is broken/loose.
Bedroom 1:
410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
Outlet near closet: doesn't work
Occupants to correct within 24
hours/notified during inspection
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Bathroom:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Surround needs caulk
Kitchen:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Sink cabinet has penetrations(need sealing)
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Kitchen:
410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
Outlet near sink not GFI
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Kitchen FloorslWalls:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Loose baseboard opposite fridge
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Kitchen Floor:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Floor from kitchen into bathroom: 3 layers, much wear(not smooth &
impervious)
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Living Room:
410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Fireplace: pan covering flue for non-working fireplace is not secured
Living Room:
410.500: Owners Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
Glass pane in closet door broken
Hot water:
410.190: Hot Water
The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition the facilities
capable of heating water. The owner shall also provide the hot water for use at a
temperature of not less than 110°F (43° C) and in a quantity and pressure
sufficient to satisfy the ordinary use of all plumbing fixtures which normally need
hot water for their proper use and function, unless and to the extent the occupant
is required to provide fuel for the operation of the facilities under a written letting
agreement. The hot water shall not exceed 130°F (54° C). Inspection of the hot
water system shall include an examination of the hot water system and its actual
performance. If possible, such examination shall occur at the times and under
such conditions as the occupant has identified the system to be insufficient.
Measured HW at 155 degrees at kitchen HW tap.
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
Owner to repair or replace, 30 days
to correct
THE
J SE IN ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODERVIOLA IONSOCORRECTEDAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY
I. Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A).
f Code Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do
'his without being evicted if A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which '
ch are serious enough to
endanger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about 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 rent into court if a judge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is best
to put the rent money aside in a safe place.)
2. Repair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L).
This law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code
enforcement agency 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 after notice you can use up to four months' rent in
any year to make the repairs.
3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239
Section 2A).
The owner may not increase your rent or evict 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 after
you have made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is
unrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this.
4. Rent Receivership (General Laws Chapter 111 Sections 127C-H).
The occupants and/or 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 "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent
money 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 (General Laws Chapter 93A)
Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for
which you 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:
Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814
One Monarch Place,Suite 400 ( Springfield, MA 01144
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I0R SSC 105 CMR410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Hu Habitation
Date: `titi/iz Time: tl'.ij #Occupants?#Children<6Yea
City/Town: Northampton
Address: 1 a : E y3 le--i Unit# i— Phone#(QD\ y 2v otn.
Occupant Name: f:'2r�? -ts—y "1 '
Owner Name: Li"rune# y/3 431 CYO
45-5 Owner Address: City(Town: Zip Code:
#Stories:
#Dwelling�ooming Units in Dwelling: 3
Unit: ( u
#Sleeping Rooms: Wirt. i #Habitable Rooms: /
Inspector: �,, rfw-- Title: -tL,LC'rw (r43 cTV-r-- ,
2
Floor Level of
Area or Type of Violation
Element Use blank boxes for ones not listed
Possible
Code
Section(s)
✓if Responsible Party
Violation
Observed
Owner Occupa
nt
Exterior,
Yard &
Porch
Common
Areas&
Entry
Interior Halls
&Stairs
Locks
Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights
Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof
Rubbish—storage and collection
Maintenance of Area
i.o-t1 t5 c r'/ 'M rh'rbb
Light, windows
Arc
480
481.483,484
500,501, 503
600..601
602
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50.451,452
Bedroom 1
`
503
Hallwa ❑gs, stairs /- wti� 1si pc LA
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1.404 LTss !3effaA ),�Q
Location (circle): goof Rear Middle Left Middle Right
U
of Unit Omer nJE+r after- / ovrrtr 280 tar--
Bedroom 2
Ventilation
Ceiling height
Windows, screen
Wall ct,05Et'661_,ri(o
Location(circle): Front Rear Middle
of Unit
Ventilation
Ceiling height
Floor Level
401,402
501,551
500
Left Middle Right
Floor Level
280
401,402
Windows, screen
501.5
Bathroom Toilet, sin sho
Smooth, impervious
Lights, outlets, ventilations
ROO: 51112-M D P- .)ar 477-narfir2 (AnTfS *ZVIA5111-17 ooiot z# )
tub, door-Sd.fROC>�L-mss At CI
surfaces
150
WAS
Sc
251,280
1
Area or
Element
Type of Violation
Use blank boxes for ones not listed
Possible
Code
Section(s)
iif
Violation
Observed
Responsible Party
Owner
Occupa
nt
Floors/walls
Sink,;CSC', oven; good repair, in)pervious a
smoot , space refriq Orax<s a-
Kitchen
Kitchen,
cont.
Wing room
and Dining
Room
Basement
Water
Hot Water
Heating
Electrical
M
Lights outlets, ventilation, windows screens
r•n l`C< » e<etPh-^GRbc sip-
Ceilin• hei•ht Floor r QiA'rµeu 1st.---
FloorsNealls
Lights, outlets, ventilation
Ceiling height
Windows/screens
Ceilin• condition etelh.lE
Qat.T- - 62065
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Maintenance
Watertight
Lighting
504
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100
251.28 0,501.
551
401,402
4'Y,
500 /
250,280
401,402
501, 551
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Source(circle): Public Private
Must be potable
Quantity, pressure
Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering
Drainage,
Plumbing
Smoke &CO
Detectors
Pests
500
500
253
180
180
354
Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other
taken: Kitchen /
Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max
Venting (6 K'roe./The
190
202
Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric
No portable units
"Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower,
tub"
• 68F7 am to 11 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
Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Jr .255.256,
Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250 L 354
201
Temp.: 56 °f Location
.10
202,354,355
Type(circle): Public Private
Sanitary drainage required and maintained
Required &operational
Emergency lights
Free of pests (rodents, skunks, cockroaches, insects)
300.351
482
550
1
Area or
Element
Type of Violation
Use blank boxes for ones not listed
Possible
Code
Section(s)
Vif
Violation
Observed
Responsible Party
Owner
Occupa
nt
Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage
sbestos or
sad Paint
urtailment
ccess
550
353, 502
620
810
ether
Referral: 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 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:
Notes:
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
Re: 9/2712012 Time: 11:15 #Occupants: 2 #Children Rµpea Northampton
ddress:133 South Street Unit St 2 phone#City/Town:
ccupant Name: Erin Kelly
wner Name: Amy&Greg Ostrander Phone# 413.634.5459
owner Address: 332 West Cummington Road CitylTown: Cummington,MA Floor ode:01026 1st
Sleeping) Rooming Units in Stories: 2 in Dwelling: 3 #Habitable Rooms: 4
Sleeping Rooms: 2 Title: Health Inspector
tspector: Edmund Smith
If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on Page 3.
Area or
Element
Exterior,
Yard &
Porch
Type of Violation
Use blank boxes for ones not listed
Possible
Code
Section s
480
• 481,501.503
Postin•, ID, Exit si•nslemer•enc li•hts soo,sot.503
Common
Areas&
Entry
600,601
✓if
Violation
Observed
Responsible Party
Owner
Occupa
nt
' • • - 253,254,501 -I
Egress—Rear Egress partially blocked by ' '
occu'ants •ossesSlOns 503
Door insufficient lock(hook&eye);storm door 501 XX
missin•
Interior Halls
&Stairs
Bedroom 1
NorthEast
Light,ght windows: door glass pane broken by
occu ant
Baseboard trim(lower left of coat area):
broken/loose
Location (circle : Front Rear Middle
253,254.501
Left Middle Ri•ht Floor Level o Unit:
401,402
501,551
Bedroom 2
Wall, outlet near closet: doesn't work; ceiling of
closet: •enetrations to wall cavi
Location (circle): Front Rear Middle
of Unit
500,350,
351 550A
Left Middle Right Floor Level
401,402
501,551
Bathroom
251 280
Kitchen
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
Kitchen,
cont.
smooth, space ref rig: sink cabinet has
penetrations not sealed
Lights, outlets,ventilation,windows, screens: outlet
near sink not GFI
-iving room
and Dining
Room
a11IT7•'n•
Floors/Walls: under counter opp. Fridge: loose
baseboard;floor into bathroom: 3 layers, much
wear(not smooth & impervious
Windows/screens
Fireplace: pan covering non-working fireplace is
not secured
251.280,501..
401.402
500 XX XX
250. 280
401 402
501. 551
Basement
Water Source circle : Public Private
Quantit , •ressure
Hot Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: f Location taken:
Kitchen
Q 190 X
Quantity, pressure, F min, 130 max 155 -�
de•rees at t kitchen sink sink HW ta•) 202
Heating T •e circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Stoeoam Electric
,• a.
"Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower,
tub"
•
68F7 am to 11 pm,64F 11:01 pm to 6159 am,
except 6/15-9/15
• 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 fee
feet floor
all,5
Electrical
250.255,256.
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I0 Electric 0 Fire ❑ Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
certified i cert 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 include remedies es that would be an acceptable means of achieve ng compliance swith 105 CMRt410.00- may
NOTE: *indicates that well-being of housing n inspection cion)has revealede onditons which may endanger or materially impair the s
Area/Element, Code Citation and Description of Violation
Acceptable Remedies
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITOH,M.D.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
Merridith O'Leary,RS
Director of Public Health
In'der Brown,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
Daniel Wasluk,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
FILE COPY
ORD R TO CORRECT
HUMAN VIOLATIONS
HABITATION"OF
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ETE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM
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NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH
City Hall, 212 Main
0 Street
Northampton, MA
Tel#: (413) 587-1214
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITH,M.D.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
Merrldith O'Leary,RS
Director of Public Health
miler Brown,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
Date: 10/3/12
By authority of Chapter Il of the State Sanitary Code.as adopted under Chapter 11 I. Section 3 and 127A and
127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of
the 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.contract in writing
You are hereby
at ordered thiletter),to t be armed to make a good faithreffort to party
within five (5)days,
days (of the date on this letter),
as of the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report.
You 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
the occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the
occupant to exercise one or more statutory remedies available
determine to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection
form. A reinspection will be conducted, as indicated,
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.
Daniel Wasiuk
I lealth Inspector.Northampton Health Department
Inspection Form
SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter Ii,Minimum Standards for
ft Occupants: tl Children<6 Years NIA
Unit#
Phone p
Northampton Board of Health, 212 Main St.,Northampton,dof Fitness 01060,Human Habitation
ate: 1012112 Time: 11:15 am
,ddress: 133 South Street
)ccupant Name:
)caner Name: Gregg D.and Amy L.Ostrander
)caner Address:338 West Cummington Road
t Dwelling/ Rooming Units in Dwelling:
t Sleeping Rooms:
inspector: Daniel Wasiuk
Area or
Element
City/Town: Northampton
Phones
CItyROwn : 2
•Stories: 2
N Habitable Rooms:
Title: Health Inspector
Zip
__-----CodeCode:
Floor Level of Unit:
Pa e 3
If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on g
✓if
Violation
Observed
Type of Violation
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possible
Code
Section s
Responsible Party I
Occupa
nt
Exterior,
Yard &
Porch
Postin•. ID, Exit ns/emenenc li•hts
Common
Areas &
Entry
Interior Halls
I 8 Stairs
Bedroom 1
Rubbish—stora•e and collection
Maintenance of Area
481.483,484
500.501.503
600.601
253 254. 501
Li•h .,.,•�F
t windows ,=
503
501
Door .
03
Hall wa s, railin•$, stairs 253.254.501
Light, windows
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Location(circle): Front Rear Middle
Level of Unit
Ma ntenance of Area Free from Garbage and
Rubbish
Ceilin
hei
ht
Windows, screen
Location (circle): Front Rear Middle
of Unit
Ventilation
Ceilin
Left Middle Right
602
401.402
501.551
500
Left Middle Right
80
401 402
501 551
1st Floor
Floor Level
Windows, screen
Toilet, sink, shower,tub, door
Smooth, im•ervious surfaces
Li•hts, outlets, ventilations
Kitchen
Kitchen,
Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and
smooth, s•ace refri•
Lights, outlets,ventilation, windows, screens
251.280. 501
551
Area or
Element
Type of Violation
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Possible
Code
Section s
/if
Violation
Observed
Responsible Party
Occupa
nt I
cord.
.iving room
and Dining
Room
250.280
401 402
501 551
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Basement Maintenance �II
Waterti•ht
Water Source circle : Public Private
Must
Quan
be •o table
ti . •ressure
Hot Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other
Kitchen
Quantit , •ressure, 110 F min, 130 max
Ventin•
Heating
INO w
"Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower,
tub"
• 68F 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
Temp.:f Location taken:
ircle : Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air S2ecam Electric
rtable
units
Electrical
Drainage,
Plumbing
20
T •e circle : 110 220 Am•:
Amperage, temporary wiring, metering
T •e circle : Public Private
250,255. 256.
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rational
Structural maintenance and elimination of harbora•e
353,502
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Curtailment
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620
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2eferral: 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
Ind certified under the pains and penalties�ofperjury.
nspector Signature:
3ccupant or Occupant's Representative Signature:
Reinspection Date: 10/10112
Time: 11:30 am
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
Front yard (near tree belt/sidewalk/road). Maintenance of Areas Free From
Garbage and Rubbish, 410.602. Accumulated rubbish found on front yard area
(rubbish includes shelving, boxes, paper waste, etc.)
Acceptable Remedies
All rubbish is to be removed from
front yard of dwelling with three(3)
days of notice. Reinspection will be
conducted on 10/10/12 to ascertain
compliance with regulations.
IE 3E IN ORDER FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF S MODE VIOLATIONSOME OF THE L GAL 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
(danger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you
1. You u behind ot your tht. for it.
(for this it is best
V. You did not cause to the y violations and of the rent into court f a judge orders you to pay the bu f r building.
,. You are prepared to pay any
o put the rent money aside in a safe place.)
!. Repair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter I1 I Section 127L).
[his law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code
enforcement agency 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 them
five edays after fails to repairs withins14 enter no cetyou contract
an use up toe four months'rent in
3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239
any year to make the repairs.
The owner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code
Section 2A).
enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after
you have made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is
unrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damag es if he or she tries this.
4. Rent Receivership (General Laws Chapter I 11 Sections 127C-H).
The occupants and/or the board of health may petition the then appoint Di a "receiver"or Superior may spend alto as much of paid
into
District or Court to allow rent to be paid into
money rather is than to the owner.rest The court may
money as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months'
You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelrent.
5. Search of Warranty of Habitability.
dwelling unit does net
meet minimum standards of habitability.
6. Unfair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A)
Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU you may sue an owner.
DECIDE
OU ONSULT WITHHOLD AN ATTORNEY.
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CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloom, Chair-Joanne Levin, MD-Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF. Merridith O'Leary, RS,Director-Daniel Wasiuk Inspector-Edmund Smith, Inspector-Jennifer Brown,RN,Nurse
aer 16,2012
g&Amy Ostrander
West Cummington Road
mington,MA 01026
r Property Owner/Manager:
fora violation notice sent to yo
ase consider this a letter of compliance
u by the Northampton Health
)artment dated 10/3/12
for property located at 133 South Street
fining the property in accordance
rthampton,MA.
I,
onsible for mainta
to ensure it continues to be cleaned,
u are the owner/manager of record and are they e p You are mandated to do the same.
th state and local lnot epr sent office any public and saf property will
aintained and does not represent any p
lank you for your cooperation.
incerely,
)aniel Wasiuk
lealth Inspector
21 Ph (413)Street
Fax(413)587-1221
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloom, Chair—Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF: Merridith O'Leary, R.S.Director Daniel Wasiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith,Inspector—Jennifer Brown, RN Nurse
wember 7, 2012
.egg&Amy Ostrander
38 West Cummington Road
tmmington,MA 01026
ear Property Owner/Manager:
lease consder this a letter of
for property located at 133 South Street Unit#3 you Northampton Health
,Northa piton,MA
'oil are the owner/manager of record and are therefore responsible for maintaining the property in accordance
vith 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
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8:.if{i au M NZ-mL
212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060
Ph (413)[587-12148 Fax P(413)587-1221