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40R Highland Ave #311 Certificate of Fitness Letter 9-1-2022 —r IMPORTANT MESSAGE 7021 2720 0000 5479 1551 n T�? 11 m6% o FOR 2mmm A.M. CO g TIME= go M g �B OF a —ate o m PHONE/ 5 - CD CELL z to f» n(»tea ' TELEPHONED EASE CALL o CAME TO SEE YOU WILL CALLAGAIN a a ■ WANTS TO SEE YOU RUSH a. RETURNED YOUR CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION Y " ■ SAGE v m 3Cl) LZ Ad SIGNED , USPS TRACKING# First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 3 -L 9590 9402 7088 1251 4679 82 United States •Sender:Please print your name,address,and ZIP+4®in this box* Postal Service R E C E I V ED CITY OF SALEM " BOARD OF HEALTH 98 WASHINGTON ST,3RD FL SEP 0 S 202 SALEM,MA 01970 CITY OF SALHEAT— BOARD OF ® i D |[k )kg cr f■ 6 ƒz \G) Bois c OO § O ❑ � 7�■|k ) \�,.,,� t E § za:to .f 2000 og i a ƒ £ E@$■kJ�- 2 fCa -g 2 R f 7 c 2 -CO-8.8 § �« ]9)EO � � 22$%ƒ @® d x § § CIS eeao1 rq 3° Ln ® CP \ U b ooE 2 . 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(978) 741-1800 DAVID GREENBAUM, RS, CHO MAYOR health@salem.com HEALTH AGENT September 1,2022 Fairweather Preservation Associates Limited Partnership 40R Highland Avenue Salem,MA 01970 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL: 7021 2720 0000 5479 1551 EMAIL Dear Sir/Madam: In accordance with Chapter 111,Sections 127A and 127E of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00;State Sanitary Code,Chapter 1:General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00:State Sanitary Code,Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,an inspection was conducted of the property 40R Highland Avenue#311 permitted by representatives of occupant William Phillips conducted by David Greenbaum,Health Agent on September 1,2022 @ 11:00a.m. Notice: if this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years,it is the property owner's responsibility to notify tenants of lead related reports and tests,and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460:000:Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection,contact the Salem Board of Health at 978-741-1800. You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report and to take all positive action to prevent these violations from occurring again in the future. Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being sought against you in Trial Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order. Should you be aggrieved by this Order,you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing,you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn.You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection in investigation reports,orders and other documentary information in the possession of this Board,and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing. Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form. For- a Bo. ,f He�altjh i Green aum Health Agent cc: Christian Phillips,VIA Email ��ONUIT n CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 98 WASHINGTON STREET, 31iD FLOOR PublicHealth SALEM, MA 01970 Prevent.Promote.Protect. KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL TEL. (978) 741-1800 DAVID GREENBAum, RS, CHO MAYOR health@salem.com HEALTH AGENT State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000 Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Occupant: William Phillips Phone: 978-778-4666 C/o Christian and Renee Phillips Address: 40R Highland Avenue Unit#: 311 Floor: 3rd Salem, MA 01970 Owner: Fairweather Preservation Associates Address: 40R Highland Avenue Limited Partnership Salem, MA 01970 Inspection Date: September 1, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM Conducted By: David Greenbaum Accompanied By: Christian and Renee Phillips Specified Time Reg. #410. Violation(s) Based upon a tenant complaint a permitted inspection was conducted in accordance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000. Upon Inspection the following were noted: 24 Hours .190 1. There is evidence of both a mouse and bedbug infestation in this unit. Owner to hire licensed pest control operator and exterminate this unit for both mice and bedbugs as often as necessary to abate both nuisances. One or more of the above violations y endan r or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupant(s) Code Enforcement Inspector Este es un document legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos. Puede adquiriruna traduccion de esta forma. LEGAL REMEDIES FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE IN ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. 1. 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. 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.) 2. Repair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L) The law sometimes allow 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 to 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 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 enforcement agency about code violations. If the owner raised 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 the damages if he or she tries this. 4. Rent Receivership(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 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. 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 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 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: North Shore Community Action Programs Inc. Northeast Housing Court 119 Rear Foster Street, Building 13 2 Appleton Street Peabody, MA 01960 Lawrence, MA 01840 (978) 531-0767 (978)689-7833 www.nscap.org David Greenbaum From: Sharon Felton Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 3:50 PM To: David Greenbaum; Elizabeth Gagakis Subject: fyi Hi...I just spoke with Renee Phillips (781-626-0229). She states her father(William Phillips of OR Highland Ave#311/978-778-4666)has not only bed bugs but mice and roaches. We discussed how she can file an elder at risk in hopes it will be opened and assistance in finding him another unit would be available. She also mentioned she is trying to reach the BOH for guidance also. I'm sure you are aware of what is going on at Fairweather and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sharon Sharon Felton, LSW Social Service Coordinator Salem Council on Aging 401 Bridge Street Salem, MA 01970 978-744-0924 x43013 sfeltonCwsalem.com *Important: This message and its contents are confidential and intended for the use of the addressee only, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient,this serves as notice that any unauthorized distribution, duplication, printing,or any other use is strictly prohibited. If you feel you have received this email is error, please delete the message and notify the sender so that we may prevent future occurrences. 1 I s � Vr O ? N N N N y W N C V O W A Cl -4 D1 o_ n.0 O y T W 1<5 O O S. 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