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William Nimohav
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Northampton, Ma. 01060
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221. Federal Streets Northampton, Ma.
September 28, 1978
Janet Rogers/Susan Danizio
22b Federal Street
Northampton, Mass. 01060
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The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
226 Federal Street
Northampton (assessor's map 23D
Parcel 193
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Under authority of Chapter lll, Section 127L of the Mass. General Laws
and Article II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to correct the
violations listed below within 3
days of the receipt of this order.
P,e�ilation
9.3a
9.3A
Violation
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Kitchen sink drain pipes are leaking.
Repair. Install new
pipes if necessary.
Refrigerator leaking on floor.
Repair
If you have any questions, please call me at this office.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Richard J. Puncochar
Housing Inspector
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,relish a modification, a perecu post file in nriting a petition
„1ng before - ar'd of .- __ etiticus must be filed on
;a in. accordance with c the gula .._C :;s^below :
Any person or persons upon whom any order. has
to any regulation of this code ( eycept for an
the requirements of Regulation 33 . 2 have been
such petition must be filed within seven days
order yas served ;
Any person aggrieved by the failure of any inspector
personnel of the board of health:
been served pursuant
order issued after
satisfied ) ; provided ,
after the day the
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to inspect a-on renuest any Premises as required under this
code; provided, such petition must be filed within thirty days
after such inspection was requested; or
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 .
upon an inspection to find violations of this Article where
such violation are claimed to exist or to certify that a
violation or combination of violations may endanger or mate-
rially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the
occupants of the Premises; provided, such petition must be
filed within thirty days after receipt of the inspection
report;- or
to issue an order as required by Regulation 33 . 1; provided,
that such petition must be filed within thirty days after
receipt of the inspection report. -
Any person upon whom this order has been served or any person
rieved by the failure of the -inspector to perform as enumerated
ve has the right to be represented at a hearing and any adverse
ty has a right to appear at said -hearing.
Public Documents
All relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, notices
other documentary information in the possession of the Board of
lth are open for' ins;iection and may be copied for a fee.
Remedies and Penalties
Part of the Inspection Report contains a brief summary of some
al remedies tenants may use in order to get Housing Code violations
r ected. Failure to comply with this order also subjects the person
ered to a criminal fine of not less than ten ($10. 00) dollars, nor
e than five hundred ($500) dollars for each day ' s failure to comply
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ARTICLE II
��77 STATE S ITARY CODE 'J
ADDRESS:_.`! 9 „J` _ _ _NO. OCCUPANTSS_ _--
OCCUPANT: _51 Pill 1 2-I O - FLOOR: __ ___APT. NO.:
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NO. DWELLING UNITS: __!- --- NO. ROO G UNITS:
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NO. STORIES: yL
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TYPE STRUCTURE: BRICK SEMIDETACHED:__-� FflAME:_-_ D/
NO. OF HABITABLE ROOMS Q C NO. OF SLEEPING ROOMS:
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2EGULATION
I.1 A(al 3.1 B(a)
3.1 Alb) 3.13(b) Is washbasin available?
3.1A(c) 3.1 131c) Is shower or bathtub available?
3.1 D 3.2 Are the facilities in a clean, smooth, impervious and sanitary condition?
4.1 (91 &9.2) Is cold water for facilities available (witn sufficient quantity)?
5.1 (9. & 9 2 1 s hot water for facilities corible (120 F - 140 F) ?i.
9.1 & 9.2
7.3& 9.3
7.4 &9.3 I Is there an electrical outlet in good repair at washbasin?
13.1 & 13.1A Are the windows In good repair weather-cent and fit for the use intended?
13.1 Are the doors in good repair and it for the use intended?
Are the mails in good repair and fit for the use intended?
Are the floors in good repair and fit for the use intended?
Is there proper ventilation?
Are the floors and wails of nonabsorbent material?
Are the exterior openings properly screened?
BATHROOM _
Is toilet with seat available?
13.1 & 13.6
13.1 & 13.6
8.1A&8.18
13.6
14.5
REGULATION KITCHEN
21 Is the room suitable?
2.1(al Is sink available and of sufficient size and capaciry?
41(9.1 &9.2) Is cold water for the sink available (with sufficient quantity and Pressure)?
5.1 19.1 &9.2)
9.1 &9.2
2.1(b)
9.3
Is hot water for sink available (120 F
Is sink properly connected to drain lines
Is there a working stove and oven?
Is the stove and oven orooerly connected ano vented?
X VIOLATION
YES NO
7.2(e)
7.2(b)
7.2(c)
13.1 & 13.1A
14.5
3.1
Is there one light fixture in good repair?
Are there two electrical outlets in good repa
Are the windows (if kitchen exceeds 70 sq. ft.) equal to at lea t 0%of tM1e Floor area? I
Are the windows in good repair,weatnertight and it for the use intended?
Are the doors in good repair and fit for the use intended? 1 1_
13.1
13.1
13.6 I Is the floor impervious and easily cleanable?
2A(c) Is there adequate space and facilities for instal i ng of Refrigerator?
81A 813(a) Is there sufficient ventilation?
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Are the ceilings in good repair and fit for the use intended?
Are the floors in good repair and fit for the use intended?
EGULATION
LIVING ROOM
X• VIOLATION
YES NO
1(a)
1(b)
11b)
.1A, 8.18(e)
3.1A
3.1
3.1
3.1
4.5
Is there sufficient natural light?
Are there two separate electrical outlets in good repair?
Is there one outlet and one light fixture in good repair?
Is there proper ventilation ?
Are the windows in good repair, weathertight and fit for the use intended?
Are the walls in good repair and fit for the use intended?
Are the ceilings in good renair and fit for the use intended?
Are the floors in good reoair and fit for the use intended?
Are all exterior openings screened?
REGULATION SLEEPING ROOM 1 (Identify)
7.1(a)
7.1(b)
7.1(b)
Is there sufficient natural light?
Are there two separate electrical outlets In good repair?
Is there one outlet and one pant fixture in good repair?
8.1A, 8.18(e) Is there proper ventilation?
Are the windows in good repair, wea ther gh' and fit for the use intended?
13.1A
12.1 Are the walls in good repair and fit for the use intended?
13.1 Are the ceilings in good repair and fit for the use intended?
13.1 Are the floors in goad repair and fit for the use intended?
14.5 i Are all exterior openings screened?
11 Is there adequate space for the number of occupants?
REGULATION SLEEPING ROOM 2 (ldantify)
7.11a) Is there sufficient natural f,gnt?
7.1(b) Are there two separate electrical outlets in good repair?
7.1(b) Is there one outlet and one light fixture in good repair?
8.1A, 8.18(e) Is there proper ventilation?
Are the windows in good repair,weathertight and fit for the use intended?
13.1A
13.1 Are the walls in good repair and fit for the use intended?
13.1 Are the ceilings in good repair and fit for the use intended?
13.1 Are the floors in good repair and fit for the use intended?
Are all exterior openings screened?
14.5
11
Is there adequate space for the numoer of occupants?
REGULATION SLEEPING ROOM *' 3 (Identify)
7.1(a)
Is there sufficient natural licit?
7.1(b)
7.11131 Is there one outlet and one Bight fixture in good repair?
8.1A. 8.18(e) Is there proper ventilation?
3.tA
Are the windows in good reoair,weathertight and fit for the use intended?
13 1 Are the walls in good repair and it for the use intended?
13 1 Are the floors in good repair and f t for the
intended?
11 Is there adequate space for the number of occupants?
Are there two separate electrical outlets in good repair?
X=VIOLATIONS
GU CATIONS
COMMON AREA AND EXITS
YES
NO
Are interior common areas properly illuminated at all times?
Are there operational and sufficient and properly located light switches and fixtures?
1A
Are the windows in good repair, weathertight and fit for the use intended?
Are the doors in good repair. weathertight and fit for the use intended.
.1B
Are all doors screened as required?
.5
Are the ceilings in good repair and fit for the use intended?
.1
Are the walls in good repair and fit for the use intended?
.1
1
Are the floors in good repair and `it for the use intended?
1.8 & 15.9
Are all common areas clean?
IA
Are the stairways in good repair and fit for the use intended?
L3&13.4
Are handrails in good repair and fit for the use intended?
3.5
Are all required balusters or other devices in place?
3.4
Is every entry door of a dwelling unit fitted with a proper lock?
3.3
Does the main entry door of a dwelling close and lock automatically?
8.6
Is the building properly posted with the name of owner?
Are the common bathroom facilities clean?
.2
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2.1 & 12.
REGULATIONS
EXTERIOR
Are light fixtures and switches properly located?
13.1
13.1
13.1
13.1
13.1
13.3.13.4& 13.5
13.4
15.4
15.3
15.10
13.1
Is the chimney in good repair?
Are the porches in good repair?
Is the foundation in good repair?
Are the stairs in good repair?
Are the structural elements in good repair?
Are all required hand railings and balusters in place and in good repair?
Are there walls or protective railings as required?
Is the storage of rubbish and garbage proper (occupants)?
Are there sufficient and properly located receptacles?
Are the private passageways or rignts of way clean and sanitary?
Are the gutters and down spouts in good repair and fit for the use intended?
X- VIOLATIONS
GULATIONS
GENERAL
YES
NO
I
Are all required services are available and working?
Are the heating facilities in good repair?
Is heat being supplied at proper terperatures. 68 F -78 Fl?
Are hot water heating facilities in good repair?
1(a)
Are all required facilities property installed and vented?
i
All space heaters in use meet the proper requirements?
d
Is there no temporary wiring in use? Location?
3 -
Is the electrical service safe and adequate?
14.2& 14.3
The dwelling is free of insect/rodent presence?
.1,
17
Is the dwelling unit maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by
the occupants?
EGULATION
OTHER
ONE OR MORE OF THE VIOLATIONS CHECKED ABOVE IS A CONDITION WHICH MAY
IATERIALLY IMPAIR THE HEALTH OR SAFETY AND WELL—BEING OF THE OCCUPANT AS
IETERMINED BY REGULATION 29.2 OF THE CODE OR THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR.
NSPECTOR
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THE NEXT SCHEDULED REINSPECTION IS:
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E FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE IN
DER 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
s without being evicted if:
A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which 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 it. (For this it is
best to put the rent-money aside in a safe place.)
Repair and Deduct (General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L).
The law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code
nforcement agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, safety
r well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this remedy. If
to owner fails to begin necessary repairs (or to enter into a written contract to have them made) within five days
fter notice or to completerepairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in any year to
nake the repairs.
I. 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 your local code
;nforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after
jou have made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is
inrelated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this.
4. Rent Receivershi
p (General Laws Chapter 1111 Sections 127tH).
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. Breach 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
not meet minimum standards of habitability.
6. Unfair and Deceptive Practices (General Laws Chapter 93M.
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 OTHER LEGAL ACTION, IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU
CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE WHICH IS:
(NAME)
(TELEPHONE NUMBER)
(ADDRESS)