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491 APT 2922 Complaint 2012 VttJ q ,Yfi&S t 0.k410 gOire) �' �� [Q � : a BO • , e ® ' HEALTH - e ALL COMP -HINT RECORD .. �1 1y Date: 1 7 1U IGEO) ° IType: e: `- 1J \^ _ Name o Complainant: T1f /'a � I r) ^ �' Address: T i..� I �� CL. soot euncrw‘k — 1 SSUF NATURE OF COMPLAINT: ?osst Int-, I \42.re In h-, a, f rah ` I.-c - 1At Location: (NAM() bi it(C- ( Q Owner: Z 92 Z Address , i (�,•I15j. C. ¢� t CI Tel: t 3:2•A Z.C\ Taken by: I Date of Inspection: //(c/iv Time: .771./z - INSPECTOR'S REPORT: hi-At Fe, y ye....d NO kaB$" - 6ee<2° .-- 6"1101 6"""� .51'17e'+J ,u-s-44 eu- 11'4'5, . -— ;;is-c8 _ 4 o a 6 -) no sad e62.0 1 . r 'LL!aaX .i Qv?-t, (YN tc fr- '- "( t*C (see-cX N-w-,, 4-¢ “/ '1 ct. ma,.a m,moigT.N.. Ch. B .wl Total It of Inspections: Orders Issued?: Date of Final Inspection: Notice of Compliance?: O Inspector Signature VttJ q ,Yfi&S t 0.k410 gOire) �' 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: rt K/2'Vent- Time: It'»" #Occupant4:1 #Children<6 Years Address. Unit# City/Town: Northampton Occupant Name: 3M«ur_5 Mb.K— Phone# lit Violation Observed Owner Name: Phone# Owner Address: City/Town: Zip Code: #Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: #Stories: Unit: Floor Level of #Sleeping Rooms: #Habitable Rooms: or, 8 h Inspector: 5 Tale: 480 P Cc-#+ , j4 /th 5-34 — Z Z ZO X. z 3 3 or rnt " ('✓ Tips of Violation ---"-"Potsible Use blank boxes for ones not listed Code Sections) lit Violation Observed Responsible Party / — /e,A) 5-34- zzz? - Owner Occupa nt or, 8 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 Maintenance of Area 602 ion & y Light, windows 253,254,501 Egress 450,451,452 Handrails 503 Door 501 Halls irs Floors, walls ceilings 500 Hallways, railings, stairs 503 Light, windows 253,254,501 im 1 Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501,551 Wall 500 im 2 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level of Unit Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501,551 cm Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door 150 Smooth, impervious surfaces 150 Lights, outlets, ventilations - Wr..., /L.-Q.4-04 O i 251,280 a i✓vtt"[X� 41vf 71 i Ot (i a' '� 1 it it Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) ♦if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Floors/walls 504 n n' Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space ref rig too Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, screens 251,280,501, 551 Ceiling height 401,402 Floor 504 Floors/VValls 500 tom ing 1 Lights, outlets, ventilation 250,280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows/screens 501,551 Ceiling condition Sink ant Maintenance 500 Watertight 500 Lighting 253 r Source(circle): Public Private Must be potable 180 Quantity, pressure 180 Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering 354 ter Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: 56 °f Location taken: Kitchen Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max 1s0 Venting 202 19 Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No portable units 200 "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" 201 ,� �ru..e C -ts /u.l��-.�fra�.-Q'`"`7 �,.ef • 68F7 am toll pm,64F11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 kpq.p� CiaQat,--oy — • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Venting, metering 202,354,355 cal Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250,255,256, 354 ge, ing Type(circle): Public Private Sanitary drainage required and maintained 300,351 It CO ON Required &operational 482 Emergency lights s Free of pests(rodents, skunks, cockroaches, insects) 550 3 r it Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) hif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 Or it 353,502 Int 620 810 Referral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ 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: Notes: Time: IOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS NNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.O. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Daniel Wasiuk,Interim Il rector of Public Health bbott,R N.,Public Health Nurse and Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE >wbrook Property Management ;idge Road; re: unit#2922 ce MA 01062 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 Danielle Kelly: 16/2012 an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at 491 Bridge Road; re: 2922, owned or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter with ,lion orders was mailed to you on 7/18/2012. it re-inspection was conducted on 8/22/2012 nations noted in the 7/18/2012 enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, a note that you have complied with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. etter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding latter, please contact me at my office. rely, �ind Smit ; Health Inspector; Northampton Health Department rkICLIQC-0 tjal CA 16 KSac2.)o,ilZ54 iliA e+^c- i TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM \RDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 491 BRIDGE ROAD UNIT#2922 ARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS IA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR ANNE SMITH,M.D. (ANNE LEVIN,M.O. STAFF nlamin Wood,MPH ictor of Public Health ott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Wasiak,Health Inspector d Smith,Health Inspector other McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 1This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Isto � um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradSao deste documento de: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma 1Questo a 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 tradccion de esta forma en: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze 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 et(pit_E:0 it f( nv nE #eh 4, *W3 ECwIE NA03b ?Foy F2ED '7D Hh�AG7tLFFiIT LA m OCC jP4Asti- RD OF HEALTH MEMBERS C.SALLOOM,CHAIR %NNE SMITH,MCP. NNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF gamin wood,MPH tar of Public Health 11,R.N.,Public Health Nurse fasiuk,Health Inspector Smith,Health Inspector ther McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 '/18/2012 pity of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter III, Section 3 and 127A and he Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of ling 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. hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs,or contract in writing with a third party within five (5) thhe date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty (30) days, date of this letter,all violations recorded on the report. further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix(*)within twenty-four hours of if this notice.These are violations or conditions, which endanger the health, or safety and well-being of pant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the t 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. 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, nd notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. ccupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access,upon reasonable notice,for the purpose of ng 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 tbtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. nmediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions,please contact this office. id 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 112012 Time:12 noon#Occupants:l #Children< 6 Years: none 191 Bridge Rd. Unit# 2922 CitylTown: Northampton Mame: James Moir Phone#5841168 ne: Meadowbrook Property Management Phone# 413.584.7590 tress: 491 Bridge Road CitylTown: Florence MA Zip Zip Code: 01062 I Rooming Units in Dwelling: i Rooms: 2 #Habitable Rooms: 5 Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector If violations are observed and checked, Floor Level of Unit: 1 describe them fully on Page 3. t Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) Jit Violation Observed Responsible Party m Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door Smooth, impervious surfaces Lights, outlets,ventilations: bathroom ventilation grille covered by tenant and unmaintained by mana ement Floors/walls 150 150 351,280 504 Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No portable units "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, 201 tub" • 68 F7 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 Maintenance: Baseboard HW units clogged with dust, bent fins,circulation louvers need maintenance also 202,354,355 351,280(A) X Owner Occupa nt X 3 rA�i)e X X b' — eAte I (LyyrJ 4. N5 i" p ' 7-a 4031 r1EthP h>A`A 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed d under the pains and penalties of perjury. ignature: it Occupant`- 'epresenta a Signature: rn Date: 812212012 Time: to be determined Written description of any violation(s)checked above de 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. *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the safety, and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises 4rea!Element,Code Citation and Description of Violation Bathroom:Ventilation [ura!and Mechanical Ventilation hall provide for each habitable room,and room containing a toilet,bathtub or [nation to the outdoors consisting of: s,skylights,doors or transoms in the exterior walls or roofs that can be easily minimum of 4%of the floor area of that habitable room or room containing a tb or shower,provided,that a skylight which if open exposes the interior of the direct rainfall shall not satisfy this requirement;or ical ventilation capable of exhausting air at the following rates: Classification R ired Air Chan es Per Hour aoms other than or shower rooms 2 or shower rooms 5 wne?s Installation and Maintenance Res onsibilities shall install or cause to be installed,in accordance with accepted plumbing, nd electrical wiring standards,and shall maintain free from leaks,obstructions or ts,the following: ities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including,but to,all sinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showers,toilets,waterheating facilities,gas ing equipment,water pipes,owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains, xher similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the sewage disposal system,if any;all electrical fixtures,outlets and wiring,smoke end carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and Ices thereto... has not maintained ventilation system (inspection through d grille in bathroom shows heavy dust accumulation and e soot— unclear whether the fresh air ventilation and possible soot are comingling; occupant has obstructed operation of Lion and must not block grille as this is the only exit for Dm humidi Heating: Baseboard HW heating units: Owner's Inst Ilation and Maintenance Responsibilities Ileatin F F Hales Re uired writer shall provide and maintain in good operating condition the facilities for heating ,itable room and every room containing a toilet,shower or bathtub to such required under ion t d us t a ccu mula tion, bent fins, poorly operating heat louvers leatin! units from workin! .roperl Acceptable Remedies Repair as necessary, and keep uncovered for necessary ventilation. 30 days to correct. Clean and repair as necessary. 30 days to correct. LOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY )RDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. 'ithholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A). 'iolations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do at being evicted if: an prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you ind in your rent. id not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. re prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is best rent money aside in a safe place.) and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L). sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code ent agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, 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 after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in to make the repairs. atory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239 ?A). ter may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code vent 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 111 Sections 127C-H). ¢pants and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into ther than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent is is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' h of Warranty of Habitability. y 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. it and Deceptive Practices (General Laws Chapter 93A) an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for rou may sue an owner. ■FORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW. BEFORE YOU tE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT :INSULT 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 Springfield,MA 01144