34B Complaints, Orders to Correct, Inspections BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
RICHARD P.BRUNSWICK,M.D.,MPH,
Chair
ROSEMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
JAY FLEITMAN,M.D.
PETER 1.McERLAIN,Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
01060
(413)587-1214
ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE I
"MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT:
34B New South Street, Northampton
DATE: August 20, 2003
ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Housing Allowance Program
C/o Carmen Rivera
322 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01105
COPIES OF REPORT TO: Nancy Alvardo
34B New South street
Northampton, MA 01060
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NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH
City Hall, 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Tel #: (413) 587-1214
The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 34 B New
South Street, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 31 D parcel 168 .),
for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code.
This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which
are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-being of the occupants.
Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws,
and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to make a good
faith effort to correct the following violations
within seven (7) days of the receipt of this order.
GULATION
VIOLATION
REMEDY
L0.351 (A)
Several electric outlets lack cover
plates. Several ceiling light fixtures
lack glass/plastic covers.
Provide cover plates/ light fixture
covers for all outlets/fixtures.
L0.480 (E)
Many windows lack operable locks
Install operable locks on all windows
capable of being opened.
410.500
1. Kitchen wall behind the entry
door has been damaged.
2. Many sharp carpet staples
remain on the stairs to the
upper level. These staples pose
a safety hazard.
3. Carpeting is torn in several
areas in doorways where
protective metal strips are
missing.
1. Repair the wall and make it
smooth and easily cleanable.
2. Remove all staples from the
stairs.
3. Repair/Replace torn carpeting
and provide protective strips
to prevent further
deterioration of the carpeting.
410.551
Windows lack screens in the living
room, front bedroom, 2nd floor
bedrooms: the screens in the
kitchen windows are not tight
fitting.
Provide tight fitting screens for all
windows capable of being opened.
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you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
P.BRUNSWICK,M.D., MPH,CHAIR
•EMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
MY FLEITMAN,M.D.
STAFF
,st 3.Mathieu,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O.
Director of Public Health
Meczywor,R.S.,Sanitary Inspector
a Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
Madeline Neon,Clerk
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
(413)587-1215
FAX(413)587-1264
ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE
"MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT:
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LOCATION:
DATE:
34 B New South Street
December 29, 2003
ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Housing Allowance Program
Attn: Carmen Rivera
322 Main Street
Springfield,MA 01105
COPIES OF REPORT TO: Nancy Alvardo,Tenant
34B New South Street
Northampton,MA 01060
This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. You may
obtain a translation of this form at:
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)rthampton Board of Health has Re-inspected the premises at 34 B New South Street,
ampton,MA (assessor's map 31 D parcel 168 .) for compliance with Chapter II of the State
y Code.
:tter will certify that the re-inspection has revealed that several violations listed below were still
to exist,of which some are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety,
Al-being of the occupants.
GULATION
"MR 410.000
.500
.253
VIOLATION
CORRECTION ORDER
LIVING ROOM
Floor covering and rug in doorway to
bedroom is damaged (trip hazard).
Ceiling light does not go on and
tenant states that light bulbs are new.
Install floor cover strip.
Repair if electrical or fixture is defective.
.552
.500
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
Defective/bent screen.
Floor covering is torn in doorway
(trip hazard).
Repair or replace screen.
Install floor cover strip.
.351
.500
.500
.500
.500
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM(Rear)
Electrical outlet and cover plate is
loose.
Closet door is off the track.
Crack in ceiling.
Rug is torn in doorway (trip hazard).
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM (Front)
Missing dome cover for ceiling light.
Secure electrical outlet and cover plate.
Place door in track to open and close
properly.
Repair crack.
Install floor cover strip.
Replace cover.
.500
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
Wall near the rear of tub is water
damaged due to shower curtain not
fully extending to wall.
Repair wall and extend curtain to wall to
prevent water from shower spraying on
wall.
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ULATION
4IR 410.000
VIOLATION
.750 States that one or more of the violations listed
above is or may be a condition which may
materially impair the health or safety and
well-being of the occupant as determined by
105 CMR 410.750 of Article II of the State
Sanitary Code.
CORRECTION ORDER
Refer to violations above
1 you be aggrieved by this order,you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A
.t must be received in writing to the office of the Board of Health within seven(7) days of receipt of this
At said hearing,you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witnesses and documentary
ice as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. You have the right to be represented by an
ey. You may contact this office to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports,
y notices and other documentary information relative to this property. If these premises are occupied as rental
provided to hem in the entitled
enclo enclosed document which issentiittled `LEGAL REMIDIES FOR remedies has
r authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the
Sanitary Code,you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following
lions by Janua 26 2003 or unless otherwise indicated next to the correction order.
;e feel free to contact the Board of Health office, at 587-1215, if you have any questions concerning this
;r. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury.
erely,
stJ. Mathieu,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O.
ector of Public Health
Nancy Alvarado Tenant
RTIFIED MAIL #7003 0500 0005 2476 5615
HEARING
arsons have the right to seek a modification of an order. To accomplish a
odification, a person must file in writing a petition for a hearing before the Board of
ealth. Petitions must be filed on time in accordance with the regulations below:
Any person or persons upon whom any order has been served pursuant to any
regulation of this code (except for an order issued after the requirements of
Regulation 33.2 have been satisfied); provided, such petition must be filed within
seven days after the day the ordered was served;
Any person aggrieved by the failure of any inspector(s) or other personnel of the
Board of Health:
1. to inspect upon request any premises as required under this code;
provided, such petition must be filed within thirty days after such
inspection was requested; or
2. to issue a report on an inspection as required by this code; provided,
such petition must be filed within thirty days after the inspection; or
3_ upon an inspection to find violations of this Article where such violations
are claimed to exist or to certify that a violation or combination of
violations may endanger or materially impair the health or safety and well-
being of the occupant(s) of the premises; provided, such petition must be
filed within thirty days after receipt of the inspection report; or
4. to issue an order as required by Regulation 33.1; provided, that such
petition must be filed within thirty days after the receipt of the inspection
report.
my person upon whom this order has been served, or any person aggrieved by the
allure of the inspector to perform as enumerated above, has the right to be
epresented at a hearing and any adverse party has a right to appear at said hearing.
'UBLIC DOCUMENTS
kit relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, notices, and other
locumentary information in the possession of the Board of Health are open for
nspection and may be copied for a fee.
REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
'art of the Inspection Report contains a brief summary of some legal remedies tenants
nay use in order to get Housing Code violations corrected. Failure to comply with this
order also subjects the person ordered to a criminal fine of not less than ten ($10.00)
dollars, nor more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each day's failure to comply
Nith this order.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL
EMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS
CORRECTED:
RENT WITHHOLDING (GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 239,SECTION 8A)
If Code Violations are not being corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payments.
You can do this without being evicted if:
A serious enough totenda endanger materially impair your health or safety and which are
nd that your
landlord knew about the violations before you were behind in rent.
B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the
building or apartment.
C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay it.
(For this it is best to put rent money aside in a safe place.)
REPAIR AND DEDUCT (GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 111,SECTION 127L)
The law somimes allows you to use your rent money to make code enforcem h
ent agency certifies that there are code violations wh which seriously endanger orcal
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 to enter ito a written contract to have them made) within five days after th notice or to complete
repairs within fourteen days after the notice you can use up to four months rent in any one year
to make the repairs.
RETALIATORY RENT INCREASES OR EVICTIONS 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 the
local enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict .
within for the incease oraeviction which is unrelated toly your complaint You may be able to sue the
landlord for damages if he or she tried this.
L RENT RECEIVERSHIP(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 111,SECTIONS C-H)
The occupants andlor the Board of Health may petition the District or Superior Court
who may spend
Court to allow rent
to be paid into court rather than to the owner. The court ma y appoint a're
as much of the rent money as is needed to correct the violation(s). The receiver is not subject to
a spending limitation of four months'rent.
You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling OR HABITABILITY mg
5. BREACH OF WA
unit does not meet minimum standards of human habitability.
6. UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 93A)
Renting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the Consumer Protection Regulations
for which you may sue an owner.
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS JUST A SUMMARY OF
F THE
LAW.W. BEFORE
YOU YOU
CONSULT DECIDE
F THE LAW. BEFORE Y DECIDE
YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST
TO WITHHOLD . IF Y RENT OR TAKE OTHER LEGAL ACTION,EY,
LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE CE WHI
CH OH IS AFFORD AT ATTORNEY,
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20 HAMPTON N AVENUE, S SUITE 100, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
20 HAMPTON AVENUE,
ARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
.BRUNSWICK,M.D.,MPH,CHAIR
BRIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
IAT FLESf�M.D.
STAFF
;t
J.Mathieu,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O.
Proctor of Public Health
eczywor,R.S.,Sanitary Inspector
bbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
Madeline Heon,Clerk
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY OF NO TR HAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
February 16,2004
Housing Allowance Program
Attn: Carmen Rivera
322 Main Street
Springfield,MA 01105
RE: Property Address—34 B New South Street
Reason for Inspection: Re-inspection and compliance
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
(413)587-1215
FAX(413)587-1221
Dear Mr. Rivera,
This notice is to inform you that a reinspection of this property referenced
above, owned by you,was conducted on February 16,2004, conceming orders
for correction of the violation(s) issued against you in an enforcement letter dated
December 29,2004. Please note all the violations were found to have been
corrected on this date and you have complied with the orders issued in the
December 29,2004 re-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.
Ernest J. R.S., M.S. C.H.O.
Director of Public Health
cc: Nancy Alvardo,Tenant, 34B New South Street, Northampton,MA 01060
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safety, and well-being of any person(s)
Code Citation and Description of Violation
OF HEALTH
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SALLOOM,CHAIR
NE SMITH,M.D.
JE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
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r of Public Health
R.N.,Public Health Nurse
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nr McBride,Clerk
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
RDSOFOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 34B INEW SOUTH STATE "MINIMUM OF CHAPTER STREET, NORTHAMPTON MA
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NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH
City Hall, 212 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Tel#: (413) 587-1214
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OFFICE OF THE
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212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
/07/2011
he of ss Chapter
hus tI of the State Sanitary
Code, as adopted under Chapter 111,Section 3 and 127 Aann of
he Massachusetts General Laws,the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection
ring named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of
or Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. within five(5)
hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs,or contract in writing with a third party
the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially coned within thirty(30) days,
date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. within twenty-four hours of
er the health, n safety and r h ours of of
further notice.ordered to correct viol any violations r conditions,followed an ngertx ( )
of this determined These are violations 4 0 750 of the Code which the authorized
as determined by l05 CMR 410.750 of the Coe or the authorized inspector.This may permit
nt to exercise one or more statutory as available to them
em as outlined in the enclosed inspection
i reinspection will be conducted, days.You are also
re entitled to a hearing, provided a written petition is received within seven (7)
I to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect ar at the in copies of all relevant reports,
and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear purpose of
occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access,upon reasonable notice,for the pure
;ling these violations. (CMR.810)
re to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten,nor more than five hundred
rs; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship
o obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary.
r immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office.
;erely,
n Wood,MPH
rector,Northamp ton Health Department
Inspection Form
Northampton Board of Health,212 Main St., Northampton,MA 01060, 413.5874214
SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
2011 Time: 12 noon it Occupants:4 #Childrreen<6 Years: nonemPton
tB New South Street Unit it 348 tylTown:
Name: Diana Hernandez Phone*1(413)727.3438
ne:New South St. Apartments PhoneM CityRown: Holyoke MA Zip Code: 01040
dress: cio Jarvis Heights, 5 Gerard Way +ground M Floor Level 01040 3
11 Rooming Units in Dwelling: approx.9 #Stories: 3
3 Rooms: 3 it Habitable Rooms: 5
: Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector
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• 68F7 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
issinzzzleet floor
T .e Het 110 220 Am•:
Amperage, temporary wiring, metering
circle : Public Private
202,354,355
250,255,256,
300,351
Free of •ests rodents,skunks, cockroaches, insects
Structural maintenance and elimination of harbora•e
❑ Electric ❑ Fire
❑ Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
ed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Signature:
or Occupant's Representative Signature:e. 12:00 pm. (noon)
ion Date: 912612011
Written description of any violations)checked above
lude
include remedies es that would be an acceptable means the
of achieving compliances with 105 CMRI410.00. may
_: *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed
the premises n which may endanger or materially impair the
n, safety, and well-being of any person(s) Acceptable Remedies
ArealElement, Code Citation and Description of Violation Repair/replace Acceptable blelReg of i tub
Knit shower,tub,: Caulk Failing: open seams will lead/are leading to surround and tub/wall &tub/floor
Chronic Dampness concerns
junctures
om: shower, tub: disattached tub guard meant to keep in shower spray; Repair/replace tub guard
as a good idea considering evidence of chronic dampness at drain end of
tub where tub meets floor
am: exhaust fan:works very poorly, and bathroom shows signs of chronic
dampness on surfaces (possible mildew)
Clean/repair/replace fan as
necessary to improve air flow out of
bathroom
ments: Tenant is unclear whether laundry machines are being maintained(one has been in disrepair for an
rded period of time). Please have maintenance check state of machines (not an order—two working
ling machines out of 3 were observed at time of inspection).
)LLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY MARY OF SOME OF CORRECTEDLEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY
ORDER Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A).
Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do
pout being evicted if
I can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to
er or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you
:hind in your rent.
are not cause to the y violations and of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay for it.(for this it is best
i are prepared to pay any
fie rent money aside in a safe place.)
air and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L).
aw sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code
or well-being well-being andtyour landlord has received rwritten notice of the violations,you lm y be impair
ble to use this
y. If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs (or enter into a written contract to have them made) within
ays after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in
:ar to make the repairs.
taliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239
m 2A).
,caner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code
cement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after
lave made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is
ated to your complaint.You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this.
int Receivership(General Laws Chapter l l 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
t rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent
ey 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
t minimum standards of habitability.
Infair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A)
sting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for
ch you may sue an owner.
E INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU
CIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT
iU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES
FICE WHICH IS:
Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814
One Monarch Place,Suite 400 Springfield,MA 01144